Git Worklists

IntelliJ-style changelists for VS Code

Git Worklists brings structured changelists to VS Code, allowing you to organize changes into clear, independent work units instead of managing a flat list of modified files.

It provides explicit control over:

• staging
• partial staging (line-level)
• commits and amend
• push workflows
• stash management
• editor navigation via bookmarks

All through a predictable UI built directly on top of the Git CLI.

Designed for developers who:

• miss IntelliJ changelists
• find VS Code’s default Source Control limiting
• want precise and explicit control over commits

Why Git Worklists?

VS Code presents all changes in a flat list.

Git Worklists lets you:

• group related changes into changelists
• stage and commit them independently
• keep your work organized and intentional

Demo

Core Workflow

Additional Features

Multi-Repository Workspace Support

Switch between repositories directly from the status bar in multi-repo workspaces.

Drag & Drop and Changelist Management

Organize files quickly using drag and drop across changelists.

Conventional Commits Integration

Generate structured commit messages directly from the Commit Panel using the Conventional Commits extension.

Partial Line Staging

Stage selected lines directly from the editor or diff view.

Stash Preview and Management

Inspect and manage stashed changes with file-level previews.

Bookmarks and Navigation

Set bookmarks and jump quickly between important locations in your code.

Key Features

• IntelliJ-style changelists
• Move files between changelists
• Partial line staging
• Dedicated commit panel (commit, amend, push)
• Built-in stash management
• Drag and drop organization
• Explicit Git workflow with no hidden behavior
• Editor bookmarks (1–9) with instant navigation

Feature Overview

Changelists

• Create, rename, and delete changelists
• Move files between changelists
• Drag and drop support
• Stage and unstage per file or per group

Partial Staging

• Stage selected lines from editor or diff
• Clear indication of partially staged files

Commit Workflow

• Dedicated commit panel
• Commit, amend, commit & push
• Push-only support
• Optional Conventional Commits integration

Stash Management

• Create stash per changelist
• Inspect stash contents
• Apply, pop, and delete stashes

Bookmarks

• Set bookmarks (1–9) from editor or context menu
• Jump instantly between locations
• Gutter decorations with slot indicators
• Per-repository persistence

Documentation

For full details, advanced workflows, and edge-case behavior:

See the manual: docs/MANUAL.md

Requirements

• Git installed and available in PATH
• Workspace opened inside a Git repository
• VS Code v1.109.0 or newer

Development Philosophy

Git Worklists avoids VS Code’s built-in SCM provider and instead builds a focused workflow using:

• Tree Views
• Commit UI
• Git CLI

The goal is clarity, explicit control, and predictable behavior.

Git Worklists - focused Git workflows without surprises. 🚀