CodeInsight Git
Inline blame, history explorer, Git timeline, commit graph, and review-oriented navigation inside Visual Studio.
Beta program opening soon
Visual Studio tools that make code history and documentation easier to work with.
Cipher Chimp Software is building focused developer utilities for teams that live in Visual Studio: Git investigation, review support, and XML documentation workflows without noisy, overbuilt tooling.
Read-only Git workflows
Visual Studio 2022/2026
Community · Pro · Enterprise
Practical documentation
Current Focus
CommentWeaver
A documentation assistant for XML comments, method summaries, and maintainable code explanations.
How the beta program works
A structured path from discovery to feedback — so testers know exactly what to do at every step.
Discover
Understand what each product does and whether it fits the way your team works.
Install
Use a beta guide with exact install, license, and feature verification steps.
Review
Walk through practical test paths instead of vague "try it out" instructions.
Report
Send focused feedback with reproducible steps, severity, screenshots, and exported notes.
Products
Two focused Visual Studio extensions built for developers who care about code history and documentation quality.
CodeInsight Git
A Visual Studio extension for Git history, blame, timeline, commit graph, review navigation, and repository investigation.
Privacy note: CodeInsight Git does not upload source code, repository contents, or project files.
CommentWeaver
A Visual Studio documentation assistant for XML comments, summaries, and cleaner developer-facing explanations.
Privacy note: Comment Weaver does not upload source code, repository contents, or project files.
Beta testing focus
Install the extension, follow the reviewer guide, report bugs, and tell us what was confusing.
Who should test
- Visual Studio 2022/2026 users
- Developers using Git daily
- People who review code or trace changes
- Teams that care about documentation quality
What to test
- Install and activation
- Git blame and history views
- Tool windows and navigation
- Performance on real repositories
What to send back
- Bug description
- Steps to reproduce
- Screenshots or exported JSON
β
Beta packages are distributed manually
Access is approved on request. Approved testers receive a beta package with the installer, reviewer guide, license key, and known issues list. Email us to get started.
Get in touch
Request beta access or ask a product question.
Beta access is handled manually. Email us directly and let us know which product you want to test.
Beta access: beta@cipherchimpsoftware.com
Product support: support@cipherchimpsoftware.com
Privacy questions: privacy@cipherchimpsoftware.com
Security reports: security@cipherchimpsoftware.com
Choose the product you want to test and we'll send back a beta package with everything you need to get started.
Email about CodeInsight Git Email about CommentWeaverInclude your Visual Studio version and whether you can test against a real project.