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 Create PR with DinoAI at the top, 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 pull request. On GitHub, and on GitLab when the workspace’s project is on a GitLab connection, DinoAI creates the pull request or merge request, as Create PR with DinoAI does. On other Git providers, it opens the new pull request page. 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.
Create PR with DinoAI	Shows at the top of the panel when your branch has commits that aren’t on the default branch. DinoAI writes a title and a description from your branch’s changes, creates the pull request on GitHub, and opens it in a new tab. The arrow next to it has Open PR in browser. On GitLab, the button reads Create MR with DinoAI and creates the merge request as you.
+ New branch	Next to the Branch label, above the branch picker. Opens the Create branch from dialog, named after your default branch (for example, Create branch from main). It creates the branch from the default branch.
Branch picker	Shows your current branch, with (read-only) on the default branch. Search for a branch to switch to it. The row pinned at the bottom of the list reads New branch, or Create branch “name” once you type a name that doesn’t exist.
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: click + New branch to create a branch. To switch, open the branch picker and search for a branch. You can also type a new name in the picker and click Create branch “name”. On the default branch, the panel also shows a Create branch button under Switch to or create a branch to start making changes.
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.
Create a pull request with DinoAI: click Create 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.

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What’s in the panel

Common actions

​What’s in the panel

​Common actions

What’s in the panel

Common actions