Git Lite

Git Lite is the default source control panel in the Code IDE. It provides a purpose-built Git workflow that keeps you in sync with your main branch, perfect for users new to Git or those who prefer a streamlined interface. Open it from the Source Control icon in the left icon strip.

The Git Lite panel with the commit message box, Write commit and Ship it buttons, the branch picker, the sync status, and the list of changed files

Git Lite creates new branches from your remote default branch (usually main) and keeps your branch in sync with the remote. You can switch to Git Advanced at any time from the status bar.

What’s in the panel

Element	What it does
Commit message	The box where you describe your change. It shows once you have changes.
Write commit	Drafts a commit message from your selected files with DinoAI.
Ship it	Commits your selected files, pushes, and opens the new pull request page in your Git provider. If the message box is empty, DinoAI drafts the commit message first. The arrow next to it has Commit & Push, which skips the pull request.
Draft PR with DinoAI	Shows at the top of the panel when your branch has commits that aren’t on the default branch. Opens DinoAI with a prompt to open the pull request. The arrow next to it has Open PR in browser.
Branch picker	Shows your current branch, with (read-only) on the default branch. Search for a branch to switch to it, or type a new name to create a branch from the default branch.
Sync status	Shows Up to date on origin, or Update branch when the remote has commits you don’t have. Git Lite checks the remote every 2 minutes, and the refresh button checks now.
Take a tour	The binoculars icon next to the refresh button. Plays a short walkthrough of branching, committing, pushing, and opening a pull request.
⋯ menu	Get help, Revert last commit, Prune merged branches, and, when you have changes, Discard all changes.
Changes	The files you changed, each with a status letter and a checkbox, plus Select all and Discard all changes…. During a merge conflict, Abort merge replaces the discard link.

Common actions

Create or switch a branch: open the branch picker, then search for a branch, or type a new name and click Create branch.
Commit, push, and open a pull request: enter a message (or click Write commit), then click Ship it. To commit and push only, use the arrow next to Ship it and choose Commit & Push.
Open a pull request with DinoAI: click Draft PR with DinoAI. To open the pull request page in your Git provider instead, use the arrow next to it and choose Open PR in browser.
Update your branch: click Update branch when the sync status shows it.
Discard changes: click Discard all changes… to abandon uncommitted work.

While Git Lite works, the panel checks off each step. Ship it shows Draft commit message with DinoAI, Commit & push, and Open pull request. Commit & Push shows Stage your files, Commit, Sync with the remote, and Push to the remote. Update branch shows Pull the latest changes, Check for conflicts, and Push to the remote.

For step-by-step branch, commit, and pull request workflows, see the Git Lite guide. For resolving conflicts, see Merge conflicts.

Write Code

Run & Preview

Explore Your Project

Commit & Ship

What’s in the panel

Common actions

​What’s in the panel

​Common actions

What’s in the panel

Common actions