GitsWhy

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)

Installs

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

Screenshots


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.

GitsWhy – AI Co-Engineer from history to delivery