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.

Git Lite creates new branches from your remote main/master branch and automatically handles syncing with remote branches. 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.
Write commit	Generates a commit message from your staged changes with DinoAI.
Ship it	Commits and pushes your changes to your remote branch.
Draft PR with DinoAI	Opens a pull request and drafts its description with DinoAI.
Branch dropdown	Shows your current branch and lets you create or switch branches.
Sync status	Tells you whether your branch is up to date with origin, with a manual refresh button.
Changes	The list of modified files, with Select all and Discard all changes.

Common actions

Create or switch a branch: use the branch dropdown, then create a new branch or search for an existing one.
Commit and push: enter a message (or click Write commit), then click Ship it.
Open a pull request: once all changes are committed, click Draft PR with DinoAI to open the PR in your Git provider.
Discard changes: click Discard all changes to abandon uncommitted work.

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