What is GitLens?

GitLens uncovers valuable insights hidden within each repository, improving the visualization of code authorship through features like CodeLens and Git blame, which offer a comprehensive history for every line of code. It enables users to seamlessly explore and analyze Git repositories, drawing out significant insights with powerful comparison commands while ensuring a fluid development process. Despite its rich array of features, GitLens allows for extensive customization to suit personal preferences—should you find the code lens distracting or the line blame annotations overwhelming, you can easily disable or modify their settings. An unobtrusive annotation appears at the end of each line, indicating the last commit and author who made changes, which facilitates quick reference. The status bar further enhances this experience by displaying similar blame information, enriching your coding journey. This level of detail not only fosters collaboration among team members but also reinforces accountability regarding code contributions, ensuring that everyone is aware of who is responsible for each change. Ultimately, GitLens transforms the way developers interact with their code, making it a vital tool for both individual and team-based projects.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
GitKraken
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.gitkraken.com/gitlens

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

GitLens Categories and Features

Application Development Software

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development