Who should use GitExtensions?

GitExtensions is an open-source project built for developers using Visual Studio Code and GitExtensions.

Is GitExtensions free?

Yes — GitExtensions is free to use.

What platforms does GitExtensions run on?

GitExtensions runs on the web and Windows.

Is GitExtensions still maintained?

Unverified. GitExtensions has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

Who makes GitExtensions?

GitExtensions is developed by Philippe Miossec.

When did GitExtensions launch?

GitExtensions first shipped in 2017.

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GitExtensions

Name: GitExtensions
Author: Philippe Miossec

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

A Visual Studio Code extension that launches the GitExtensions graphical Git client from the editor. It supports multi-root workspaces and provides a convenient bridge between VS Code projects and GitExtensions for developers who use both tools.

FreeWebWindows

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Overview

4 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, GitExtensions takes a focused approach. It lets Visual Studio Code users open and work with the GitExtensions graphical interface from their editor. It is built as an open-source project for developers using Visual Studio Code and GitExtensions. It is available for free. It ships for the web and Windows.

Philippe Miossec builds and maintains GitExtensions, and it first shipped in 2017. Among its 4 catalogued features are GUI launcher, multi-root support, and git integration.

GUI launcher
Multi-root support
Git integration
Repository access

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscodegithubgitlab

Runs on

BrowserWindows

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSFree tierStore-verified publisher

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 14:25 UTC
GitExtensions verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about GitExtensions

What does GitExtensions do?: GitExtensions lets Visual Studio Code users open and work with the GitExtensions graphical interface from their editor. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use GitExtensions?: GitExtensions is an open-source project built for developers using Visual Studio Code and GitExtensions.
Is GitExtensions free?: Yes — GitExtensions is free to use.
What platforms does GitExtensions run on?: GitExtensions runs on the web and Windows.
Is GitExtensions still maintained?: Unverified. GitExtensions has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
Who makes GitExtensions?: GitExtensions is developed by Philippe Miossec.
When did GitExtensions launch?: GitExtensions first shipped in 2017.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: developers using Visual Studio Code and GitExtensions
Model: Open source
Solves: Lets Visual Studio Code users open and work with the GitExtensions graphical interface from their editor.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: pmiossec.vscode-gitextensions

Developer

Philippe Miossec

Index record

Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: gitextensions-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle last checked: 8 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=pmiossec.vscode-gitextensions

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