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Overview

The GitWhisper extension for Visual Studio Code brings AI-powered commit message generation directly into VS Code’s native Git interface. Generate meaningful, conventional commit messages without leaving your editor.

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Installation

Install from VS Code Marketplace

Click here to install the GitWhisper extension from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace

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Alternative Installation Methods

  1. From VS Code:
    • Open VS Code
    • Press Ctrl+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+P (Mac)
    • Type: ext install gitwhisper.gitwhisper
    • Press Enter
  2. From Extensions View:
    • Open the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
    • Search for “GitWhisper”
    • Click Install

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Features

  • Native Git Integration: Generate commit messages directly within VS Code’s built-in Git interface
  • AI-Powered Analysis: Automatically analyzes your staged changes to create meaningful commit messages
  • Conventional Commits: Follows the conventional commit format with emojis
  • Seamless Workflow: No need to switch to the terminal

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Usage

Once installed, the extension integrates with VS Code’s Source Control panel:
  1. Stage your changes in the Source Control view
  2. Use the GitWhisper command to generate a commit message
  3. Review and edit the generated message if needed
  4. Commit your changes

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Developer

Developer: Panashe Mushinyi

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Support

For issues, feature requests, or questions about the VS Code extension, please visit the marketplace page.

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