Created a VS Code extension for co-authoring commits in JS called git-mob

Git Mob

VS Code extension

Provides a UI for the command-line application Git Mob

Includes co-authors in commits when you collaborate on code. Use when pairing with a buddy or mobbing with your team.

Read our blog post to find out why git-mob exists: http://tech.findmypast.com/co-author-commits-with-git-mob

Setup

NPM git-mob will be installed globally with this extension.

If not installed run this: npm i -g git-mob (Please follow the setup instructions on git-mob)

Please use latest version of git-mob .

Add new co-authors

Add your co-authors to the .git-coauthors files in your user folder. ( ctrl+shift+p -> "Open .git-coauthors file")

Add authors from repository

Click the plus button on authors items under More Authors .

Features

• Add and remove co-authors from commit messages
• View all your co-authors in SCM (git) tab
• Manage your co-authors in .git-coauthors file
• Add authors from current repository into your .git-coauthors file
• Solo remove all co-authors from current commit
• Reload Git Mob and auto reload when updating .git-coauthors file in VS Code
• Status bar shows if using template file or prepare-commit-msg hook
• If you change co-authors in command line it will update in VS Code