https://github.com/sv222/vscode-git-patch-export
A Visual Studio Code extension that integrates patch export functionality directly into the Git Source Control panel. Provides quick access to git format-patch and git diff --staged commands through intuitive UI buttons.
https://github.com/sv222/vscode-git-patch-export
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A Visual Studio Code extension that integrates patch export functionality directly into the Git Source Control panel. Provides quick access to git format-patch and git diff --staged commands through intuitive UI buttons.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/sv222/vscode-git-patch-export
- Owner: sv222
- Created: 2025-07-13T20:39:31.000Z (6 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2025-07-13T23:16:38.000Z (6 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-07-14T01:27:17.675Z (6 months ago)
- Topics: diff, export, format-patch, git, git-tools, patch, visual-studio-code, vscode, vscode-extension
- Language: JavaScript
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- Size: 27.3 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# 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](https://github.com/sv222/vscode-git-patch-export).
## License
This extension is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
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**Enjoy using Git Patch Export!** 🚀