The answers to your important frequently asked questions.
Is GitLens Free?
Yes, all features are free to use on all repos, except for features:
- marked with
PROrequire a trial or paid plan for use on privately hosted repos - marked with
PREVIEWrequire a GitKraken Account, with access level based on your plan, e.g. Free, Pro, etc
While GitLens offers a remarkable set of free features, a subset of features tailored for professional developers and teams, marked with PRO, require a trial or paid plan for use on privately hosted repos — use on local or publicly hosted repos is free for everyone. Additionally some features marked with a ☁️, rely on GitKraken Dev Services which requires an account and access is based on your plan, e.g. Free, Pro, etc.
Preview PRO features instantly for free for 3 days without an account, or start a free Pro trial to get an additional 7 days and gain access to ☁️ features to experience the full power of GitLens.
How do I sign in or out of GitLens?
To sign into your GitKraken account select the GitLens icon in the sidebar and under GITKRAKEN ACCOUNT select Sign In.
You can also sign in from the VS Code Command Palette (ctrl+shift+p or command+shift+p) by typing GitLens: Sign In to GitKraken....
To sign out of your GitKraken account select the GitLens icon in the sidebar and under GITKRAKEN ACCOUNT select Sign Out.
You can also sign out from the VS Code Command Palette (ctrl+shift+p or command+shift+p) by typing GitLens: Sign Out of GitKraken.
How do I enable debug logging?
You can enable debug logging by opening the Command Palette (ctrl+shift+p or command+shift+p) and running the command GitLens: Enable Debug Logging.
To view logs, open the Output Window (View > Output). The logs will be listed in the GitLens and GitLens (Git) channels. These channels can be toggled from the dropdown.
Can GitLens or Visual Studio Code Work with a Proxy?
Yes, you can configure proxy settings from the Visual Studio Code settings. To open these settings, use the keyboard shortcut command/ctrl + ,. Then, search for “proxy” to see all related settings.
Can I use my GitLens paid license on more than one computer?
Yes, your GitLens paid license is associated with your email address, not a specific computer. So you can use GitLens on as many computers as you’d like.
