GitMaster 🎯
Advanced Git visualization and management for VS Code
Stop wrestling with Git commands in the terminal. GitMaster brings powerful Git features directly into your VS Code sidebar with beautiful visualizations, intuitive controls, and author color-coding across all views.
Perfect for developers who want to understand their repository's history, manage branches efficiently, and work with stashes visually.
✨ Key Features
📜 File History - Know Your Code's Story
Ever wonder when a line was changed or who modified a file? Open any file and instantly see its complete commit history.
- 🎨 Color-coded by author - spot patterns at a glance
- 🔍 Click any commit to view the exact changes
- 📋 Copy commit IDs with one click
- ⚡ Auto-updates when switching files
- 🕐 Relative dates - "2 hours ago" is clearer than timestamps
📦 Shelves - Stash with Style
WebStorm-inspired stash management. Save your work-in-progress changes with meaningful names.
- ✍️ Named stashes - no more "stash@{0}" confusion
- 👁️ Preview changes - see what's in each shelf before applying
- 📊 File counts - know how much is stashed
- ⚠️ Smart warnings - won't let you lose work
- 🗂️ Include untracked - stash those new files too
🌿 Branches - Your Way
Tired of seeing everyone's branches? Filter to show only what matters to you.
- 👤 "My Branches" filter - one click to see only yours
- 🔍 Filter by any author - focus on specific team members
- 🎨 Color-coded by author - visual organization
- ✓ Current branch highlighted
- ☁️ Remote branches with smart checkout
- ➕ Create & delete branches visually
- 📅 Sorted by activity - recent work first
📊 Git Log - Repository Timeline
View your repository's recent history and perform advanced Git operations without typing commands.
- 🎨 Author colors throughout
- 🔄 Revert in new branch - safe commit reversal
- 🍒 Cherry-pick with conflict detection
- 🌿 Create branches from any commit
- ⏪ Checkout to any point in history
- 🛡️ Uncommitted changes warnings
🔄 Git Operations - Time Travel
View your Git reflog (every action you've taken) with beautiful icons and descriptions.
- 📝 Commits
- 🌿 Checkouts
- ☁️ Pulls
- 🔀 Merges
- 📚 Rebases
- ❌ Resets
- 🍒 Cherry-picks
Jump back to any point in your repository's history with one click.
🎨 Why GitMaster?
🌈 Author Color-Coding Everywhere
The same author gets the same color across File History, Branches, and Git Log. Spot who did what instantly.
🎭 Theme-Aware
Works beautifully in both light and dark themes. Colors automatically adapt.
🖱️ Mouse-Driven Workflow
Stop memorizing Git commands. Everything is point-and-click.
🛡️ Safe by Default
Warns before destructive operations. Validates inputs. Shows what will happen.
🚀 Quick Start
- Install GitMaster from the Extensions panel
- Open any Git repository
- Click the Git Master icon in the sidebar (Activity Bar)
- Explore! All your Git data is now visual and interactive
💡 Tip: No configuration needed. GitMaster works out of the box with any Git repository.
📖 Common Workflows
🔍 "When was this line changed?"
- Open the file
- Click a commit in File History
- See the exact diff with that change highlighted
📦 "Save my work but switch branches"
- Click + in Shelves
- Name it (e.g., "WIP: login feature")
- Switch branches freely
- Come back and click Pop to restore
🌿 "Show me only my branches"
- Expand Branches
- Click the 👤 (My Branches) icon
- Work without distraction from 50 team branches
🔄 "Undo that commit, but safely"
- Find the commit in Git Log
- Right-click → "Revert in New Branch"
- Name your revert branch
- Review the revert, then merge when ready
🍒 "I need just that one commit"
- Find it in Git Log
- Click "Cherry Pick"
- GitMaster applies it and warns if there are conflicts
💻 System Requirements
- Git installed and in your PATH
- VS Code 1.85.0 or newer
- Any Git repository
That's it! GitMaster works with any Git repo - no additional setup required.
❓ FAQ
Q: Will this work with GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket?
A: Yes! GitMaster works with any Git repository, regardless of where it's hosted.
Q: Does it support mono-repos?
A: Absolutely. GitMaster works great with large repositories.
Q: Can I use it with Git worktrees?
A: Yes, each worktree is treated as its own repository.
Q: Does it work with VS Code's built-in Git features?
A: Yes! GitMaster complements (doesn't replace) VS Code's Git features. Use both together.
Q: Is my Git history safe?
A: Yes. GitMaster only reads your Git data for most operations. For write operations (like creating branches or stashing), it asks for confirmation first.
🆚 GitMaster vs. Git Command Line
| Feature |
Command Line |
GitMaster |
| View file history |
git log --follow <file> |
Click file → see history |
| Stash with name |
git stash push -m "name" |
Click + → type name |
| Filter branches by author |
git branch -a \| grep ... + bash scripting |
Click 👤 icon |
| Cherry-pick safely |
git cherry-pick + check conflicts |
Click commit → auto conflict detection |
| View reflog |
git reflog → parse output |
Beautiful timeline with icons |
GitMaster makes Git visual, intuitive, and safe.
🐛 Found a Bug?
Please open an issue with:
- What you were trying to do
- What happened instead
- Your VS Code version
- Your Git version (
git --version)
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- ⭐ Star the repository
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- 📢 Tell your team about it
- 🐦 Tweet about your favorite feature
📝 License
MIT License - Free to use in personal and commercial projects.
