GitKraken is a suite of developer tools built around Git, a popular version control system. It offers a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows developers to interact with Git repositories visually instead of relying on the command line. This simplifies complex Git workflows like resolving merge conflicts and visualizing code history, making Git more accessible and efficient for developers of all experience levels.
The GitLens for VS Code V17.2 release (included in GitKraken) adds new AI commands (in preview) which can generate and rebase commits from working tree changes or from commits in an existing branch. With the Generate Commits with AI command, developers can now convert their uncommitted working tree changes into a series of meaningful, structured commits using AI. This reduces the need for manual staging and commit composition, helping developers maintain cleaner commit histories with better documentation. The new Rebase with AI feature enables developers to take existing commits from a branch and rework them into a fresh, AI-organized commit history on a new branch. This is particularly useful for cleaning up commit history before merging or sharing code, ensuring that changes are logically grouped and well-explained. Each generated commit is accompanied by a document explaining what was changed and why, offering transparency and traceability. For added safety, GitLens includes messaging to guide first-time users and an Undo option that attempts to revert the AI-generated changes, making the feature approachable and reversible.
To see a full list of what's new in V17.2, see our release notes.
GitLens for VS Code is part of GitKraken which is available as Cloud-based or On-Premise options, licensed per user as an annual license which includes free updates and technical support. See our GitKraken licensing page for full details.
Learn more on our GitKraken product page.
