GitLens Documentation

Launchpad

Last updated: August 2025

Launchpad PRO

The GitLens Launchpad helps you manage pull requests by status, so you can quickly identify bottlenecks, prioritize work, and take action.

Launchpad view showing pull requests organized by status
GitLens Launchpad pull request overview

Open the Launchpad

  1. Open the Command Palette:
    • macOS: Cmd + Shift + P
    • Windows/Linux: Ctrl + Shift + P
  2. Search for GitLens: Open Launchpad, or select Pull Request from the status bar in VS Code.
Opening the Launchpad from the Command Palette in VS Code
Accessing the Launchpad

Review Pull Requests

The Launchpad displays pull requests for your repositories, grouped by status:

  • Ready to merge
  • Blocked
  • Requires follow-up
  • Needs your review
  • Waiting for review
  • Draft
  • Snoozed

Select a pull request to:

  • View detailed information
  • Open it in a browser
  • Merge it (if ready)
  • Switch to the branch or worktree
Pull request details in the Launchpad
Viewing pull request details

Code Suggestions

You can start or review Code Suggestions directly from pull requests in the Launchpad.

Launchpad pull request actions with Code Suggest option
Starting or reviewing Code Suggestions

Pin or Snooze Pull Requests

  • Pin: Use the pin icon to move a pull request to the pinned group.
  • Snooze: Use the snooze icon to move it to the snoozed group.
  • To unpin or unsnooze, select the same icon again.
Pinning or snoozing pull requests in the Launchpad
Pinning and snoozing pull requests

Availability

  • Supported for GitHub.com and GitLab.com repositories only. Connect the GitHub or GitLab integration to use Launchpad.
  • Launchpad prioritizes items that require immediate action, placing them at the top. (This may change in future updates.)
  • This feature is available with a Pro subscription tier or higher.
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