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
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
Switch between repositories directly from the status bar in multi-repo workspaces.
Organize files quickly using drag and drop across changelists.
Generate structured commit messages directly from the Commit Panel using the Conventional Commits extension.
Stage selected lines directly from the editor or diff view.
Inspect and manage stashed changes with file-level previews.
Set bookmarks and jump quickly between important locations in your code.
- 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
- Create, rename, and delete changelists
- Move files between changelists
- Drag and drop support
- Stage and unstage per file or per group
- Stage selected lines from editor or diff
- Clear indication of partially staged files
- Dedicated commit panel
- Commit, amend, commit & push
- Push-only support
- Optional Conventional Commits integration
- Create stash per changelist
- Inspect stash contents
- Apply, pop, and delete stashes
- Set bookmarks (1–9) from editor or context menu
- Jump instantly between locations
- Gutter decorations with slot indicators
- Per-repository persistence
For full details, advanced workflows, and edge-case behavior:
See the manual: docs/MANUAL.md
- Git installed and available in PATH
- Workspace opened inside a Git repository
- VS Code v1.109.0 or newer
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. 🚀