Git Patch Export - VS Code Extension

A VS Code extension that adds convenient patch export commands to the Git panel, allowing you to quickly create patches from your Git repository.

Features

• Export Last Commit as Patch: Creates a patch file from the last commit using git format-patch -1 HEAD
• Export Staged Changes as Patch: Creates a patch file from staged changes using git diff --staged
• Integrated directly into VS Code's Git panel with intuitive buttons
• Automatically opens created patch files for review
• Smart filename generation based on commit messages

Usage

Install the Extension from the local directory

1. Clone the repository
2. Open VS Code
3. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+P)
4. Run the command "Developer: Install extension from location"
5. Select the cloned repository

Install the Extension from the VS Code Marketplace

1. Open VS Code
2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X)
3. Search for "Git Patch Export"
4. Click Install

Using the Extension

Once installed, you'll find two new buttons in your Git panel:

1. Export Last Commit as Patch (📤)

• Click the export button in the Git panel header
• Automatically generates a patch file from your last commit
• File is named based on the commit message (e.g., fix-bug-in-parser.patch)
• Opens the patch file automatically for review

2. Export Staged Changes as Patch (📝)

• Click the diff button in the Git panel header
• Prompts you to enter a filename for the patch
• Creates a patch file containing all staged changes
• Opens the patch file automatically for review

Button Locations

The buttons appear in two locations:

• Git Panel Header: Available at the top of the Source Control panel
• Context Menu: Right-click on staged files for quick access

Commands

Command	Description	Git Command
git-patch-export.formatPatch	Export Last Commit as Patch	git format-patch -1 HEAD
git-patch-export.stagedDiff	Export Staged Changes as Patch	git diff --staged > name.patch

Requirements

• VS Code 1.60.0 or higher
• Git installed and available in PATH
• Active Git repository in workspace

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

• No additional settings required - works out of the box!

Known Issues

• Patch files are created in the workspace root directory
• Requires Git to be properly configured in the system PATH

Release Notes

1.0.0

Initial release with core functionality:

• Export last commit as patch
• Export staged changes as patch
• Integration with Git panel UI
• Automatic file opening

Contributing

Found a bug or want to contribute? Please visit our GitHub repository.

License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

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Enjoy using Git Patch Export! 🚀