
🚀 Gitina: Automatically Color Your VS Code Based on Git Branch
🚀 I just published a VS Code extension I’ve been working on: Gitina It automatically changes your editor UI colors based on the active Git branch. Let’s be honest — we’ve all accidentally committed code to the wrong branch at least once. 👉 https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=khechinimohamed.gitina&ssr=false#overview 💡 Why Gitina? The idea is simple: make your working context instantly visible so you always know which branch you’re on — no more surprises. As far as I know, there isn’t any existing extension that does this in a fully dynamic and customizable way. 🧠 How it works Gitina detects your current branch and updates: • Status bar • Title bar • Activity bar Changes happen instantly when you switch branches. ⚙️ Key features • Regex-based rules ( feature/* , hotfix/* , etc.) • Fully customizable colors • Dedicated sidebar to manage rules & current state • Quick setup via Command Palette (no JSON needed) • Visual alerts for sensitive branches ( main , production , etc
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