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Overview

GitLens: Enhanced Git for Modern IDEs

Supercharge Git in VS Code, Cursor, and Windsurf

GitLens transforms your Git workflow with contextual annotations, interactive visualizations, and AI-powered capabilities – trusted by millions of developers to ship better code faster.
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The commit graph in GitLens is the best git GUI by far.

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GitLens can literally make anyone feel like a git expert

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GitLens adds so many features that it feels like it was shipped with VSCode!

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Your Git Command Center

GitLens Home View answers critical questions at a glance: What am I working on now? What’s next in my queue? What have I shipped recently? Seamlessly integrated with GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Azure DevOps and Bitbucket–manage branches, issues, and PRs without leaving your editor. No context switching, just more coding.

Transform Your Workflow with GitKraken AI (Preview)

GitKraken AI is included with GitLens Pro, automating the repetitive parts of your Git workflow so you can focus on what matters most – writing great code. With GitLens Pro, you’ll receive weekly token allocations to power these AI-driven features:

  • AI Commit Messages – Generate precise, descriptive commit messages based on your changes (Pro)
  • AI Stash Messages – Create searchable descriptions for stashed work (Pro)
  • AI Commit Explanations – Decode complex commits with generated explanations of intent and impact (Pro)
  • AI Changelog Creation – Generate a changelog from a selection of commits (Advanced)
  • AI Pull Request Creation – Open PRs with auto-generated titles and descriptions that actually explain your changes (Advanced)


Choose Your AI Engine Use Copilot (if installed), GitKraken AI, or your own custom provider.

Visual Repository Intelligence

Commit Graph: Visualize Repository History

Navigate complex repositories with a searchable, color-coded commit timeline. Instantly understand branch relationships, authorship patterns, and commit sequences. Select multiple commits to batch operations like cherry-picking or generate AI changelogs with a single command.

Inline Blame: Understand the "Why" Behind Every Line

See who changed a line, when, and why – without leaving your editor. Hover over blame annotations to:

  • View previous file revisions
  • Open related PRs
  • Jump to commits in the Graph
  • Compare with previous versions

Accelerate Collaboration

Launchpad: Your PR & Issue Hub

Organize tasks by status to identify bottlenecks and prioritize critical work. Group PRs and issues across multiple repositories for a comprehensive view of your development pipeline.

Cloud Patches: Share Code Pre-PR

Share WIP code without cluttering your repository with branches or commits. Make your work accessible anytime, anywhere – ensuring team momentum across locations and time zones.

Multi-Repository Management

Multi-Repository Management

Group and manage repositories in one consolidated view. Track branch status, issues, and PRs across projects without tab overload.

Worktrees: Eliminate Branch-Switching Friction

Work on multiple branches simultaneously. Check out features, fix bugs, and review PRs without constant context switching between branches.

Seamless Integration

Stay in the Flow

Access Git insights without leaving your development environment. Visual File History lets you understand file evolution – from creation to current state – all within your editor.

Cross-Platform Issue Tracking

Automatically link issues and PRs across GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Bitbucket. Create custom autolinks for references to other systems like Gitea and Gerrit.

GitLens Community vs Pro

With over 40 million installs, GitLens is the most popular Git extension for VS Code. The Community version delivers powerful Git enhancements that transform your IDE experience. For developers seeking to accelerate their workflow, GitLens Pro unlocks full access to the Commit Graph, Worktrees, and Visual File History and provides additional AI-powered capabilities to streamline your entire development process.
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