GitLens is a VS Code extension that supercharges Git workflows by integrating repository visualization and navigation directly into the editor.
The extension solves the problem of understanding code history and managing complex repository states without leaving VS Code. It provides Git blame annotations and CodeLens to show authorship at a glance, a Commit Graph that consolidates branches, worktrees, stashes, working changes, and pull requests into a single interactive view, and comparison commands for exploring repository history. The tool is designed to handle modern development scenarios where coding agents open branches, worktrees accumulate, and pull requests stack faster than developers can review them.
GitLens Community remains free and open-source indefinitely, with the Commit Graph available free on public repositories regardless of tier. A Pro tier offers additional features on private repositories, accessible through a free trial. The extension suits any developer using VS Code who needs to understand code authorship, navigate repository history, or manage multiple branches and worktrees. It is particularly valuable in teams using coding agents or managing complex branching strategies where a unified view of repository state reduces context switching.
The project maintains active development with regular updates and a pre-release channel available for early access to new features. Preview features require a free GitKraken account and may transition to Pro features. Experimental features ship enabled by default while still undergoing refinement.
