How can I run `git commit` and `git push` in atom?

Question

Is there a way to run git commit and git push in the Atom editor?

I read this blog post but could not find that mentioned: http://blog.atom.io/2014/03/13/git-integration.html

Answer 1

In order to make the process more automatic, I have switched to another strategy to avoid having to click on too many buttons (am I lazy or it is worth the time?).

The idea is to create a small Makefile file at the root of your project which would contain something like:

default: git

git:
    git commit -am'Atom edits'
    git push

I am then using the excellent build-make package to run that two commands in one key stroke <Cmd>-<Alt>-B in my case.

Answer 2

There's also one more nice sweet package for commits: git-commit.

Good news: it's super quick to commit all your stuff.

Bad news: it doesn't support pushing.

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Answer 3

There've been some developments since this question was initially asked. Both git commit and git push (along with lotsa other commands) are now available in the app natively (version 1.18+).

There is a GUI for staging and reviewing changes as well as committing them with a commit message.

Just double-click to stage or un-stage files. Clicking on a file in Atom's Git GUI will load up the colored diff for reviewing changes. Type in a commit message right there in the text entry box and click the button to make the commit! Commit title's with message bodies (just a new line separating them) is supported - there's even a counter to let you know when your git commit message title is getting too long.

Also, when you have a change that's been staged and committed, you can push the contribution to your GitHub repository by pushing the down/up arrows at the bottom right to load up the options:

...then selecting the "Push" option:

Up goes your commits to the cloud!

See: https://github.atom.io/

Note as well that there is a branch display which can be used to switch branches or create new ones. Also, you can do pulls and fetching.

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To stage new files and changes, and make a commit you also can access the git tools from either the Packages Tab:

... or the View Tab:

A push will, of course, require your username and password.

Also, setting up the GitHub preview requires authentication:

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ctrl+9 opens the "Git" pane
...and ctrl+shift+9 will close it.

ctrl+8 opens the "GitHub(preview)" pane
...and ctrl+shift+8 will close it.

One way to configure git so you can bypass manually entering your username and password while using these Atom features:

1. Set your Git user info in the .gitconfig file.

2. On Windows this is usually located in your Users folder.

   Example: If your username was Bob, your .gitconfig should be in: C:\Users\Bob.gitconfig

3. If this file doesn't exist, you need to create it and fill it out as followed:

4. (fill in the name and email part and save)

   [user]
       name = {NAME}
       email = {EMAIL}

See also: https://help.github.com/articles/caching-your-github-password-in-git/

Answer 4

You can also use a git GUI package: git-control. It is easier to use and there is a small display of auto generated git commands, which is very helpful for beginners to get a good idea about git and version control.

Answer 5

What you're looking for is the git-plus package. Install that - it provides full Git integration with commands like commit, add, push, pull and lots of others.