Last updated: July 2025
Reviewing pull requests (PRs) in the browser can interrupt your workflow. Switching tabs, checking email notifications, and managing local branches can be time-consuming—especially when the PRs aren’t even relevant to you.
GitLens helps streamline PR reviews directly inside Visual Studio Code. With Launchpad and Worktrees, you can:
- View all relevant PRs grouped by actionable categories.
- Avoid context switching with an integrated experience.
- Work across multiple branches using separate working directories.
Launchpad PRO
To use Launchpad:
- Connect your GitHub Integration.
- Open the Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+PorCmd+Shift+P). - Run:
GitLens: Open Launchpad.
Launchpad displays grouped pull requests:
- On your current branch
- Assigned to you for review
- Waiting for follow-up
- Blocked or in draft
To start reviewing:
- Select a PR.
- Choose Open in Worktree or Switch to Branch or Worktree.
This feature is available with a GitLens Pro subscription or higher.
Worktrees
Worktrees let you check out multiple branches simultaneously in separate working directories. This means you don’t need to commit or stash in-progress changes before switching to another branch—perfect for reviewing pull requests without disrupting your workflow.
After opening a worktree, use the Pull Request sidebar to:
- Review all commits in the PR
- Explore changed files
- View diffs and inspect updates line by line
Open the Worktree View in GitLens
The Community plan supports only public and local repositories.
