y-nk / gitplay

a vscode extension to use git as a timeline

gitplay

what

A simple vscode extension to control git history log with key bindings.

why

I'm doing more and more presentations where my slides are more-or-less empty screenshots of code using carbon.now.sh, and while presenting i spend a lot of time doings alt+tab between slides and vscode containing the exact same code ; so i thought "what if my git commits were my slides?"

how

Install this extension using vscode marketplace. The extension exposes 3 commands in the command palette called "Git Play: Go to first commit", "Git Play: Go to previous commit", "Git Play: Go to next commit".

I've mapped them by default as:

• first commit: double cmd+h
• prev commit: double cmd+j
• next commit: double cmd+k

wait

There will be some restrictions and bugs, so you're free to open issues and i'll take a look whenever i can. you're also more than welcome to point at better solutions or do PRs if you want to.

notes

I don't intend to cover every single platform or usecase here. I'll try my best to be civil and help a fellow out, but this is a side gig to support presentations i do at work ; i've no time to waste on it. Please be patient and kind on your expectations.