How can I view the Git history in Visual Studio Code?

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Git Problem Overview

I can execute various Git commands from Visual Studio Code, however I couldn't find a way to visualize the history.

Git Solutions

Solution 1 - Git

I recommend you this repository, https://github.com/DonJayamanne/gitHistoryVSCode

Git History Git History

It does exactly what you need and has these features:

  • View the details of a commit, such as author name, email, date, committer name, email, date and comments.
  • View a previous copy of the file or compare it against the local workspace version or a previous version.
  • View the changes to the active line in the editor (Git Blame).
  • Configure the information displayed in the list
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to view history of a file or line
  • View the Git log (along with details of a commit, such as author name, email, comments and file changes).

Solution 2 - Git

You won't need a plugin to see commit history with Visual Studio Code 1.44 or more.

> ## Timeline view > > This is a unified view for visualizing time-series events (for example, Git commits, file saves, test runs, etc.) for a file. The Timeline view automatically updates showing the timeline for the currently active editor, by default. You can control this default behavior by toggling the eye icon in the view toolbar. Also, similar to other views, the Timeline view supports find or filter as you type. > >The Timeline view is collapsed by default at the bottom of the File Explorer. Selecting the Timeline sash will expand the Timeline view. > >enter image description here > > [...] > > Here is the Timeline view in action: > > enter image description here

Solution 3 - Git

[GitLens][1] has a nice Git history browser. Install GitLens from the extensions marketplace, and then run "Show GitLens Explorer" from the command palette.

[1]: https://gitlens.amod.io/ "GitLens"

Solution 4 - Git

It is evident to me that GitLens is the most popular extension for Git history.

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What I like the most it can provide you side annotations when some line has been changed the last time and by whom.

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Solution 5 - Git

I would recommend using Git Graph extension.

Solution 6 - Git

I strongly recommend using a combination of GitLens & GitGraph.

Below snapshot highlights how gitlens is showing commit over time

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And the below picture is for the the amazing vivid GitGraph

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Solution 7 - Git

You don't need an extension to do this, you can just go to Explorer and then Timeline. Timeline in Explorer

If you don't want it in Explorer, you can drag and drop it to the Sidebar, or Source Control or anywhere you want!

in sidebar

If you want more fancy features like visualizing and all that stuff you need an extension.

Solution 8 - Git

Git Graph seems like a decent extension. After installing, you can open the graph view from the bottom status bar.

Solution 9 - Git

You will find the right icon to click, when you open a file or the welcome page, in the upper right corner.

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And you can add a keyboard shortcut:

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Solution 10 - Git

If you need to know the Commit history only, So don't use much Meshed up and bulky plugins,

I will recommend you a Basic simple plugin like "Git Commits"

I use it too : 

https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=exelord.git-commits

Enjoy 

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