# Git Brain

> Git Brain is a free Git UI extension for VS Code-compatible IDEs. It helps developers review history, resolve merge conflicts, manage branches and stashes, and keep JetBrains-style Git workflows inside the editor instead of switching between the terminal and separate desktop tools.

Git Brain is designed for developers and teams that want visual Git workflows in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VSCodium, Trae, Trae CN, Kiro, Kiro CN, Theia, and other compatible IDEs.

Important notes:
- Git Brain is an editor extension, not a hosted SaaS product or standalone desktop Git client.
- The core product value is visual Git workflows inside VS Code-compatible IDEs: commit graph review, merge conflict resolution, stash, branch management, cherry-pick, revert, and commit preparation.
- Git Brain works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and self-hosted Git remotes because it operates on standard Git repositories.
- The site contains high-intent landing pages for JetBrains migrations, merge conflict workflows, visual history workflows, and release notes.

## Key Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.git-brain.com/): Primary product overview, install links, screenshots, and FAQ.
- [JetBrains Migration](https://www.git-brain.com/jetbrains-migration): Landing page for developers moving from JetBrains Git UI to VS Code-compatible IDEs.
- [Merge Conflict Editor](https://www.git-brain.com/merge-conflict-editor): Overview of the side-by-side merge conflict workflow and supported IDEs.
- [Smart Conflict Resolver](https://www.git-brain.com/features/smart-conflict-resolver): Feature page focused on merge conflict handling and conflict resolution ergonomics.
- [Visual Commit Graph](https://www.git-brain.com/features/visual-commit-graph): Feature page focused on history review, branch visualization, and commit inspection.
- [Blog](https://www.git-brain.com/blog): Release notes, stability updates, and product change log for the showcase site.

## Best For

- Developers moving from JetBrains Git workflows to VS Code-compatible IDEs.
- Teams that want a visual Git workflow instead of terminal-heavy day-to-day Git operations.
- Repositories where merge conflicts, stash usage, history review, and branch context need to be clearer and faster.

## Core Features

- Visual Git commit graph with commit details and history inspection.
- Side-by-side merge conflict editor with Local, Result, and Remote views.
- Branch management and safer branch switching workflows.
- Stash creation, apply, pop, drop, and stash browsing.
- Cherry-pick and revert actions inside the UI.
- Commit preparation with file selection and commit message entry.
- Support for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, and self-hosted Git remotes.

## Feature Highlights

- Grouped Activity view with CHANGES, UNTRACKED, and CONFLICTS sections so working tree state is easier to scan.
- Commit tab with file selection, commit and commit-and-push actions, and recent commit message history.
- Interactive commit graph with author/date/search filters and infinite scroll for large histories.
- Commit details and file-level diffs directly from the log.
- Dedicated Local/Result/Remote merge editor with conflict navigation, accept-left/right/both actions, and editable result content.
- Apply Non-Conflicting and simple-conflict helper actions for faster merge cleanup.
- Metadata-rich branch picker with checkout, compare, merge, rebase, fetch, pull, and push actions.
- Stash browsing with per-stash file previews and diff entry points.
- Inline blame annotations with hover details and one-click "Show in Git Log" navigation.
- Multi-root workspace support with project switching inside Git Brain views.
- Configurable background auto-fetch and merge/pull recovery guidance.
- Built-in bug reporting shortcut from the Commit tab.

## Install and Support

- [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=git-brain.git-brain): Primary install listing for the extension.
- [Open VSX Listing](https://open-vsx.org/extension/git-brain/git-brain): Alternative install listing for compatible IDEs and Open VSX consumers.

- [Report a Bug](https://www.git-brain.com/report-bug): Public bug-report page for issues found in Git Brain workflows.
- [Suggest a Feature](https://www.git-brain.com/suggestions): Public feature request page for Git Brain users.