GitPilot — AI Agent for GitHub
Enterprise agentic AI assistant for GitHub repositories inside VS Code. Multi-agent orchestration, security scanning, MCP support, and multi-model AI powered by CrewAI.
Features
Chat with AI Agents
- Full sidebar chat panel with markdown rendering
- Action plan display with Approve / Reject workflow
- Skill invocation via
/command syntax
- Persistent session management
Code Intelligence
- Explain — Select code and get AI explanations
- Review — AI-powered code review with actionable feedback
- Fix — Automatic bug detection and fix suggestions
- Generate Tests — AI-generated unit tests for selected code
- CodeLens — Inline "Explain / Review" hints above functions and classes
Security Scanner
- AI-powered vulnerability scanning (OWASP Top 10)
- Findings appear in the VS Code Problems panel
- Scan on save (optional) or scan on demand
- CWE-mapped findings with severity levels
Git Operations
- Smart Commit — AI-generated conventional commit messages
- Branch Manager — Create, merge, compare, delete with safety checks
- Stash Manager — Save, pop, and list stashed changes
- Conflict Resolver — AI-assisted merge conflict resolution
- Natural Language Git — Describe operations in plain English
- Semantic Commit Search — Find commits by meaning, not keywords
- Repository Health Check — Comprehensive repo analysis
- Impact Analysis — Understand cross-file dependencies
Agent Flow Viewer
- Interactive visualization of multi-agent topologies
- 7 switchable workflows: Feature Builder, Bug Hunter, Code Inspector, and more
- Real-time active node highlighting
Enterprise Features
- Permission Modes — Normal, Plan-Only (read-only), Auto
- Plugin System — Install skills, hooks, and MCP servers from Git URLs
- Multi-LLM Support — OpenAI, Claude, IBM Watsonx, Ollama
- Privacy-First — All processing via your local GitPilot server
Quick Start
1. Install GitPilot Server
pip install gitcopilot
2. Start the Server
gitpilot serve
3. Open VS Code
The extension auto-connects to http://127.0.0.1:8000 on startup.
Press Ctrl+Shift+G (or Cmd+Shift+G on Mac) to open the chat panel.
Configuration
| Setting |
Default |
Description |
gitpilot.serverUrl |
http://127.0.0.1:8000 |
GitPilot API server URL |
gitpilot.autoConnect |
true |
Auto-connect on startup |
gitpilot.githubToken |
— |
GitHub PAT (or use env vars) |
gitpilot.showInlineHints |
true |
Show CodeLens above functions |
gitpilot.permissionMode |
normal |
Agent permission mode |
gitpilot.showSecurityDiagnostics |
true |
Security findings in Problems panel |
gitpilot.scanOnSave |
false |
Auto-scan on file save |
gitpilot.chatFontSize |
13 |
Chat panel font size |
Commands
Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) and type "GitPilot" to see all 38+ commands:
Chat & Sessions: Open Chat, Send Message, New Session, Load Session
Code Intelligence: Explain Selection, Review File, Fix Selection, Generate Tests
Security: Scan File, Scan Workspace, Clear Diagnostics
Git Operations: Smart Commit, Branch Manager, Stash Manager, Conflict Resolver, Natural Language Git, Commit Search, Health Check, Impact Analysis, Create PR
Agent System: Show Agent Flow, Select Topology, Invoke Skill, Install Plugin
Configuration: Set Server URL, Reconnect, Server Info, Permission Mode
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut |
Action |
Ctrl+Shift+G / Cmd+Shift+G |
Open Chat |
Ctrl+Enter / Cmd+Enter |
Send Message (when chat focused) |
Ctrl+Shift+S / Cmd+Shift+S |
Security Scan Current File |
Requirements
- GitPilot server running locally or on a remote host
- Install via:
pip install gitcopilot
- At least one LLM provider configured (OpenAI, Claude, Watsonx, or Ollama)
Privacy & Security
GitPilot processes everything through your own server. No code or data is sent to third-party services beyond your configured LLM provider. All Git operations run locally on your machine.
License
MIT — see LICENSE for details.
