Git Refresh on Save

Automatically refreshes Git status whenever a file is saved. This is particularly useful when working with remote/SSH sessions where Git status updates might be delayed, and supports multi-project workspaces with multiple Git repositories.

Features

• Smart Git repository detection - identifies when files are saved in Git repositories
• Multi-project support - works with workspaces containing multiple Git repositories
• Symlink support - handles symlinked folders and cross-filesystem scenarios (WSL ↔ Windows)
• Detailed logging - shows exactly which files trigger Git repository detection
• No intrusive refreshes - relies on VS Code's automatic Git status updates
• Works seamlessly with both local and remote repositories
• Graceful filtering - automatically ignores temporary files, logs, and non-Git files

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X on Mac)
3. Search for "Git Refresh on Save"
4. Click Install

Usage

The extension works automatically after installation. When you save a file:

• In a Git repository: Automatically refreshes the Git status
• Outside a Git repository: Does nothing (no errors or unnecessary operations)

The extension intelligently detects whether you're working in a Git repository before attempting to refresh Git status, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.

Requirements

• VS Code version 1.75.0 or higher
• Git installed on your system (for Git repositories)

Extension Settings

This extension provides the following settings:

• gitRefreshOnSave.enabled: Enable/disable automatic Git refresh on file save (default: true)
• gitRefreshOnSave.ignoredFilePatterns: Array of file patterns to ignore (default includes common patterns like node_modules, log files, temporary files, etc.)

You can configure these settings in VS Code/Cursor settings under "Extensions > Git Refresh on Save".

Known Issues

No known issues at this time.

Release Notes

0.0.8

• Fixed Git refresh functionality: Restored proper Git status updates while eliminating dropdowns
• Smart repository targeting: Uses Git extension API for specific repository refresh
• Improved refresh logic: Targets specific repositories instead of global refresh commands

0.0.7

• Fixed intrusive behavior: Removed git.refresh calls that caused repository picker dropdowns
• Non-intrusive operation: Relies on VS Code's automatic Git status updates instead of forced refreshes

0.0.6

• Multi-project support: Extension now works with workspaces containing multiple Git repositories in subfolders
• Symlink support: Handles symlinked folders and cross-filesystem scenarios (WSL ↔ Windows)
• Improved path resolution: Better Git repository detection with symlink-aware directory traversal
• Enhanced logging: More detailed output for debugging repository detection
• Configuration options: Added settings to enable/disable extension and configure ignored file patterns
• Better filtering: Automatically skips temporary files, backups, and configurable ignored patterns

0.0.4

• Added intelligent Git repository detection
• Improved performance by avoiding unnecessary Git operations in non-Git directories
• Enhanced error handling and logging
• Better user experience with no error dialogs for non-Git folders

0.0.3

Initial release of Git Refresh on Save