Git Coach for VS Code

Hi dude! What is this?

A powerful VS Code extension that makes Git workflows transparent and efficient by showing you the exact commands being executed for each workflow.

Features

Transparent Command Execution

• See exactly what Git commands will be executed before they run
• Understand what each command does with clear descriptions
• Learn Git while using the extension

Pre-built Workflows

1. Feature Branch - Create feature branches with proper base branch setup
2. Commit - Stage, commit, and push in one workflow
3. Commit & Push - Stage, commit, and push in one workflow
4. Pull Rebase - Pull changes with rebase instead of merge
5. Merge Branch - Merge branches with different strategies
6. Stash - Stash changes only
7. Stash & Switch - Stash changes and switch branches seamlessly
8. Hotfix - Create hotfix branches from production
9. Release - Prepare release branches with tags
10. Undo Commit - Safely undo commits with different reset options
11. cherry-pick - Apply a specific commit
12. Revert Commit - Revert a specific commit
13. Interactive Rebase - Rebase with commit editing
14. Create & Switch Branch - Create and switch to new branch
15. Change Branch - Switch to another branch without stashing
16. Sync from Branch - Get latest changes from another branch into current

Command History

• Track all executed Git commands
• Copy previous commands
• Review command descriptions and timestamps
• Clear history when needed

Interactive UI

• Sidebar with clickable workflows
• Command palette integration
• Quick pick menus for selections
• Real-time output in dedicated channel

Usage

Accessing Workflows

Method 1: Sidebar

1. Click the Git Coach icon in the Activity Bar
2. Click on any workflow to execute it

Method 2: Command Palette

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
2. Type "Git Coach" or "glc: {command}"
3. Select your desired workflow

Example: Feature Branch Workflow

1. Click "Feature Branch" in the sidebar
2. Enter your feature name (e.g., add-login-page)
3. Optionally specify a base branch (e.g., develop)
4. Review the commands that will be executed:

   1. Switch to base branch 'develop'
      $ git checkout develop
   
   2. Update base branch with latest changes
      $ git pull origin develop
   
   3. Create and switch to new feature branch
      $ git checkout -b feature/add-login-page
   

5. Click "Execute" to run the workflow

Example: Commit & Push Workflow

1. Select "Commit & Push"
2. Enter your commit message
3. The extension will:
   • Stage all changes (git add .)
   • Commit with your message
   • Push to the current branch

Command Preview

Before any workflow executes, you'll see:

• A numbered list of commands
• Description of what each command does
• Options to Execute, Show Details, or Cancel

Learning Git

This extension is designed to help you learn Git by:

1. Showing commands - See the actual Git commands being used
2. Explaining actions - Each command has a clear description
3. Building muscle memory - Repeat workflows to learn patterns
4. Command history - Review what you've done

Tips for Learning

• Pay attention to command descriptions
• Check the Output channel to see command results
• Review your command history regularly
• Try executing the commands manually in terminal after using the extension

License

Copyright (c) 2026 drixev. All rights reserved.

This extension is free to install and use. You may not copy, modify, redistribute, or reverse engineer it. See LICENSE.md for full terms.

Resources

• VS Code Extension API
• Git Documentation
• Pro Git Book

Show Your Support

If you find this extension helpful:

• Star the repository
• Share with other developers
• Submit feedback and suggestions

Happy Git-ing!