How to configure GitPrefix in VS Code to display only JIRA ticket numbers?

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I’m trying to set up GitPrefix in VS Code to show just the JIRA ticket number in commit messages. Right now it’s showing the whole branch name, but I want to trim it down. For example:

  • If my branch is PROJ-123-feature-description, I want the commit message to start with PROJ-123
  • For a branch named TASK-456-bug-fix, the prefix should be TASK-456

I’ve messed around with some regex patterns in the settings, but I can’t get it right. It either doesn’t match at all or includes the entire branch name.

Does anyone know the correct regex and where exactly to put it in the GitPrefix settings to make this work? I’m a bit stuck and could use some help figuring out the right configuration.

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I’ve had success configuring GitPrefix for JIRA ticket numbers in VS Code. Here’s what worked for me:

In VS Code settings, search for ‘GitPrefix’ and locate the ‘Git: Prefix’ setting. Set the value to this regex:

^([A-Z]±\d+).*$

This pattern captures the JIRA-style ticket number at the start of your branch name. Make sure to enable the ‘Git: Enable Smart Commit’ option as well.

With this setup, VS Code will automatically insert just the ticket number as a prefix in your commit messages. It’s been a real time-saver for our team, ensuring consistent commit prefixes across all our projects. Let me know if you need any clarification on implementing this.

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hey bob, i had the same issue! try this regex in the GitPrefix settings:

^([A-Z]+-\d+)

it grabs just the ticket number. make sure ‘smart commit’ is on. lmk if it works for u!

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I’ve been using GitPrefix for a while now, and it’s been a game-changer for our team’s workflow. Here’s what I’ve found works best:

In VS Code settings, search for ‘GitPrefix’ and look for the ‘Git: Branch Format’ option. Set it to this:

${capture}

Then, in ‘Git: Prefix’, use this regex:

^([A-Z]±\d+)

This combo has worked flawlessly for us. It grabs just the JIRA ticket number from the branch name and adds it to your commit messages automatically.

One tip: make sure your branch naming convention is strict. We had some issues when people didn’t follow the format, but once everyone was on board, it was smooth sailing.

Also, don’t forget to enable ‘Git: Enable Smart Commit’. It’s easy to miss, but it’s crucial for this to work properly.

Hope this helps you streamline your commit process!