Using Git with VS Code

Using the built-in Git tools

VS Code comes with integrated source control management to work with remote Git repositories, commit code, and more. To learn more about how to use git and source control in VS Code you can read their documentation.

A particularly useful extension is Git Graph. It creates a visual and interactive graph of your git repository. The extension also allows you to perform common git operations without the need to use the terminal.

For more on installing recommended extensions see Using Extensions.

Using the terminal

Users can also work with Git via a terminal in VS Code. To open a terminal using the Command Palette:

  • Press Cmd + Shift + P on macOS or Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows and Linux.
  • Then, type “Terminal: Create New Terminal” and press Enter.
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