CommitHelper for Visual Studio Code

Streamline your commit message process with CommitHelper! This extension allows you to create and manage a list of common commit messages or tags, making it effortless to insert them while you write.

Use Case

Imagine you have a set of tags that you regularly use to control your CI/CD workflow, such as running specific tests, skipping deployments, or triggering particular pipelines. With CommitHelper, you can store these tags and easily select the appropriate one while composing your commit message. This not only saves time but also reduces the risk of errors by ensuring you consistently use the correct tags.

Configuration

The extension requires you to configure the commitHelper.messages setting in your settings.json file.

Here is an example configuration:

{
  "commitHelper.messages": [
    {
      "type": "👨‍💻 apps",
      "values": ["#search", "#profile"]
    },
    {
      "type": "⚙️ tasks",
      "values": ["#build", "#deploy", "#skip"]
    }
  ]
}

Usage

once you have configured the commitHelper.messages setting, you can start using CommitHelper to insert your commit messages.

• Open the source control panel in Visual Studio Code.
• Click on the # icon to open the CommitHelper panel

• Or start typing a slash / in the commit message input field.

• Select the desired tag from the list to insert it into your commit message.