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GitsWhy – AI Co-Engineer from history to delivery

GitsWhy – AI Co-Engineer from history to delivery

Gitswhy

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2 installs
| (2) | Free
AI that explains Why and Risk behind code change. 10 free uses per install.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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GitsWhy – AI Co-Engineer from history to delivery

Explain why any line changed & risk behind codde changed – directly in VS Code.
Each install gets 10 free explanations. Upgrade for unlimited usage, Auto-Patch, and Risk Radar coming soon.

✨ Features

Action Shortcut Result
Explain Selection Ctrl + Alt + W (Win/Linux)
⌥ ⌘ W (macOS)
Inserts:
// Why ➜ …intent… | Risk ➜ …risk…

Demo

GitsWhy – AI Co-Engineer from history to delivery (VS Code)

Version Installs License

After 10 uses you'll see an upgrade prompt for unlimited explanations, Auto-Patch, Risk Radar, etc coming soon.

Screenshots

why limit
Why + Risk inserted inline Limit reached toast

Quick Start

# nothing to configure – backend is pre-set
code --install-extension gitswhy-hover-lite

🔧 Settings

Setting Default Description
gitswhy.apiUrl https://gitswhy-backend-production.up.railway.app/explain Change only if you self-host backend

Settings (opt-in)

Setting Default Purpose
gitswhy.apiUrl https://gitswhy-backend.onrender.com/explain Change only if you self-host.
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