Editor-first
Inline blame, hover details, CodeLens actions, and current document refresh flows directly in the editor.
Limited beta
CodeInsight Git
A Visual Studio extension for developers who need to understand how code changed, who changed it, and what related areas may be affected — without leaving the editor.
Visual Studio 2022/2026
Community · Pro · Enterprise
Read-only Git
No source upload
Beta first
What it does
Investigation views
History Explorer, Commit Graph, Git Timeline, Project Context, and Review Inbox as dedicated tool windows.
Safety posture
Read-only workflows for investigation. No commit, push, checkout, reset, or branch mutation.
Best tester profile
Visual Studio developers working on Git repositories with real branch, author, and review history. The more active the repo, the more useful the testing signal.
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Privacy and safety note
CodeInsight Git does not upload source code, repository contents, or project files. Beta feedback is handled by email so issues can be reviewed manually.
Request beta access
Beta access is handled manually. Approved testers receive a package with everything needed to get started.
What to include
Your Visual Studio version, whether you can test against a real project, and any specific workflows you want to evaluate.
What testers receive
A controlled beta ZIP containing the installer, reviewer guide, license key, and known issues list.
No public downloads
Beta installers, keys, and reviewer guides are not hosted on the public website.
Request beta access
View on Visual Studio Marketplace
Email beta@cipherchimpsoftware.com — include your Visual Studio version.