Remove git integrations from VSCode

Question

I downloaded Visual Studio Code to try out at work and I'm in love with almost everything about it. One part I am not in love with though: Git integration.

I imported my entire working folder (~14000 source files + git items), and the layout and everything within Visual Studio Code is awesome. I moved from our traditional code editor to this, because it seemed to work a lot better for me.

My main issue though, is if I am working in a file and save it, Visual Studio Code freezes up for roughly 30-60 seconds. At first I was confused, but then I noticed that the Git tab was "working." From my best guess, after I save a file it is traversing all ~14000 files and doing something - I'm not sure what. Does anyone know if there is a way to remove Git integration from VSC, or at least have it ignore doing whatever it thinks it is doing?

score 226 · Accepted Answer · edited Nov 28 '18 at 10:52

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Add this to settings.json:

// Whether git is enabled.
"git.enabled": false,

Some other commands related to Git execution:

// Path and filename of the git executable, e.g. `C:\Program Files\Git\bin\git.exe` (Windows).
"git.path": null,

// When enabled, commits will automatically be fetched from the default remote of the current Git repository.
"git.autofetch": false,

edited Nov 28 '18 at 10:52

Otiel

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answered Nov 27 '15 at 11:09

msdos

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Just the git.enabled part did the trick for me, was there a reason to add the other two options? – Jason Dec 22 '15 at 20:31
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It seems setting only `"git.enabled" = false` option is just enough. – Nik Sumeiko Jan 18 '17 at 20:59
Where is `settings.json` supposed to be on macOS? – Cory Klein May 24 '17 at 02:08
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`cmd + ,` or `Code > Preferences > Settings` bring up settings on MacOS. – TomFirth Jul 25 '17 at 07:55
@msdos Thanks, this should be the default setting in my opinion, that popup is aggravating to say the least. – Oli Aug 26 '17 at 14:29
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only set git.autofetch to false if you still want to use the git integration on VSC – Jodo Oct 12 '17 at 07:21
I tried it on version 1.19 and though I copied all of them after launch it still looks for GIT installation. Any idea? – Royi Feb 24 '18 at 00:58
i have svn extension installed but when opens the project it showing source control as GIT, then i disabled GIT after this it showing no source control provider registered. am i did anything wrong? – Midhun Narayan Oct 26 '18 at 06:22
this work for me too: git rm --cached .vscode/settings.json – mdiiorio Oct 24 '19 at 15:12

score 43 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 14 '18 at 18:24

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It's very simple to do, requiring no code. Follow these steps:

1) Navigate to VSCode's settings:

2) Next, navigate to User Settings, then go to Extensions -> Git -> Enabled (property) as shown:

Make sure this checkbox is disabled.

answered Sep 14 '18 at 18:24

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In my case Git missing from extensions, what i need to do? @George_E – Gem Jul 24 '19 at 09:45
@Gem I’m not exactly sure... Maybe your project doesn’t already have Git setup for it? – George Jul 24 '19 at 09:48
How can i set up Git in VS Code? screenshot : https://snag.gy/OhTBpR.jpg @George_E – Gem Jul 24 '19 at 09:50
@Gem Sorry I’m not sure, you’ll have to ask a question on that. My project originated from Xcode and I started Git from there. That’s why when doing part of it in VSCode, I wanted to disable Git so I didn’t have conflicts. – George Jul 24 '19 at 10:18

score 18 · Answer 3 · answered Mar 20 '19 at 21:23

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Windows:

Go to File -> Preferences Settings (Or press Ctrl + ,)

Go to Extensions -> Git -> Uncheck "Enabled" (Or search "git.enabled" in the search box above)

answered Mar 20 '19 at 21:23

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In my case Git missing from Extension, what i need to do? @The One – Gem Jul 24 '19 at 09:46
Just go to settings.Json and Edit it – logeshpalani31 Aug 02 '19 at 09:32
I can't find that option! – Akhila Jul 29 '20 at 18:07

score 3 · Answer 4 · edited Nov 05 '17 at 16:08

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In Visual Studio Code you can change your settings quite easily.

Once opened you have a 2 column window to choose from a set of standard options. The more extensions you install the longer this list of standard options becomes. There you can also choose from a set of GIT options.

Here is preview image of some of the preferences:

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answered Nov 05 '17 at 12:33

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score 1 · Answer 5 · edited Apr 01 '21 at 09:07

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Just one addition to the accepted answer:

By default, Visual Studio Code also parsers .gitignore files, and avoids searching in "Git ignored" files, even if Git integration is disabled. To disable this feature and allow searching in all files, add the following line to your settings.json file:

"search.useIgnoreFiles": false,

edited Apr 01 '21 at 09:07

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score 0 · Answer 6 · answered Apr 08 '23 at 15:39

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it is traversing all ~14000 files

I wonder if one can change one of the other settings in VSCode to affect what you are seeing without turning it off? Such as these scan ones:

answered Apr 08 '23 at 15:39

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