Microsoft/vscode

Git - not obvious for will be commited (staged or changes)

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#243,419 opened on Mar 13, 2025

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Description

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

Version: 1.98.1 (user setup) Commit: 2fc07b811f760549dab9be9d2bedd06c51dfcb9a

Steps to Reproduce:

  1. Lets have git repo with staged changes and other changes
  2. When they both appear below Commit button its not obvious what will be committed: staged changes or other changes, even if hover mouse cursor over button title will say changes.

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Will it be more informative if button's text will change to Commit Staged and title too?

Contributor guide

Research direction
Examine the Git extension's source code in the vscode repository to locate the commit button component and adjust its label to differentiate between staged and unstaged changes.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
GitTypeScript
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60