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Source Control

Master Git integration in Lenify with professional version control features, visual diff viewing, and blueprint-aware source control.

Professional Git Integration​

Lenify provides comprehensive Git integration with a VS Code-style interface, offering enterprise-grade version control capabilities for blueprint-driven development.

Visual Source Control Interface​

Modern Git Workflow:

  • Status Indicators: Color-coded file status with M (Modified), A (Added), D (Deleted), U (Untracked) badges
  • Interactive File Management: Stage, unstage, and discard changes with single-click actions
  • Smart Commit Interface: Expandable commit input with summary/description fields and character count guidance
  • Branch Management: Create, switch, and manage branches through intuitive dropdown interface
  • Recent Commits History: View detailed commit history with authors, timestamps, and commit messages

Lenify Git Source Control Interface Professional Git integration with staging, commits, branch management, and comprehensive diff viewing capabilities

Advanced Git Features​

Professional Workflow Tools:

  • Batch Operations: Stage all, unstage all, and discard all changes with single actions
  • Auto-Staging: Automatically stages unstaged files when committing if no files are manually staged
  • Diff Viewer Integration: Side-by-side comparison of file changes with syntax highlighting
  • Git Lens Integration: Inline blame information and historical context for individual code lines
  • Conflict Resolution: Visual merge conflict resolution with side-by-side editing

Repository Management:

  • Repository Initialization: Auto-detect and initialize Git repositories for new projects
  • Remote Management: Configure and manage multiple remote repositories
  • Branch Visualization: Visual representation of branch structure and relationships
  • Tag Management: Create, list, and manage Git tags for releases and milestones

Git File Management​

Visual File Status Tracking​

Real-Time Status Updates:

  • File Status Indicators: Modified (M), Added (A), Deleted (D), Untracked (U) badges with VS Code-style colors
  • Interactive File Operations: Click files to view, stage, unstage, or discard changes
  • Batch Operations: Stage All, Unstage All, and Discard All changes with single clicks
  • Auto-Staging: Automatically stages unstaged files when committing if no staged files exist
  • Change Count Display: Real-time count of modified files shown in sidebar

File Organization:

  • Collapsible Sections: Separate staging area and changes sections with expand/collapse controls
  • File Path Display: Full file paths with proper truncation for long paths
  • Quick Actions: Stage, unstage, and discard buttons directly on each file
  • Diff Integration: View file changes with integrated diff viewer

Branch Management​

Basic Branch Operations​

Branch Control:

  • Branch Selector: Dropdown interface showing current branch with visual indicators
  • Branch Switching: Switch between existing local and remote branches
  • New Branch Creation: Create new branches with inline input form
  • Branch Display: Show current branch status with proper remote tracking
  • Local & Remote Branches: Display both local and remote branch references

Branch Interface Features:

  • Visual Current Branch: Highlighted current branch with check mark indicator
  • Remote Branch Tags: Visual distinction between local and remote branches
  • Branch Creation Form: Inline form with validation for new branch names
  • Quick Branch Actions: One-click branch switching with automatic status refresh

Diff Viewing and File Changes​

Integrated Diff Viewer​

Change Visualization:

  • Side-by-Side Diff: Split view showing original and modified file content
  • Syntax Highlighting: Proper syntax highlighting maintained in diff display
  • Line-by-Line Changes: Individual line additions, deletions, and modifications
  • Context Lines: Surrounding code context for better understanding of changes
  • Visual Indicators: Color-coded additions (green), deletions (red), and context (neutral)

Diff Navigation:

  • File Selection: Click any modified file to view its diff
  • Change Statistics: Summary of additions and deletions for each file
  • Expandable Viewer: Full-screen diff viewing with close functionality
  • Refresh Controls: Reload diff content to reflect latest changes

Core Git Operations​

Essential Git Workflow​

Standard Git Commands:

  • Commit Interface: Expandable commit form with summary and description fields
  • Character Guidance: Commit message length indicators and best practice hints
  • Push/Pull Operations: Toolbar buttons for synchronizing with remote repositories
  • Repository Status: Real-time Git repository status and branch information
  • Refresh Functionality: Manual refresh to update Git status and recent commits

Repository Management:

  • Git Initialization: Automatic Git repository detection and initialization
  • Remote Tracking: Display of remote repository URLs and connection status
  • Commit History: Recent commits display with author, date, and message information
  • Working Directory: Clear indication of working directory status and changes

Repository Integration​

Git Platform Support​

Current Implementation:

  • Local Git Operations: Full support for local Git repository management
  • Remote Repository Access: Basic push/pull operations with remote repositories
  • Branch Synchronization: Sync local branches with remote repository branches
  • Commit Management: Local commit creation and remote repository synchronization

Development Workflow:

  • Standard Git Flow: Traditional Git workflow with staging, committing, and pushing
  • File Management: Complete file staging and unstaging capabilities
  • Change Tracking: Comprehensive tracking of file modifications and additions
  • Repository History: Access to recent commit history and branch information

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