- Only refresh status model when git output actually changes (skip
beginResetModel/endResetModel if raw output is identical)
- Filesystem watcher triggers updateStatus only, not refreshAll —
branch/stash/worktree lists only rebuild on explicit user actions
- Branch list refreshes on HEAD file change (branch switch) with delay
to avoid interrupting interactions
Full-featured Git integration for Kate with tabbed side panel:
Status tab:
- Live file status tree (staged/changed/untracked)
- Stage, unstage, discard with double-click support
- Commit with inline message editor and amend support
- Push, pull, fetch with progress spinner
- Filesystem watcher for auto-refresh
Branches tab:
- Filterable list of local and remote branches
- Checkout, create, delete, compare
- Create worktree from branch
- Copy branch name to clipboard
Stashes tab:
- List all stashes with apply, pop, drop, diff
Worktrees tab:
- List active worktrees
- Create (with branch picker), remove, prune
- Open worktree as Kate project
Indicators:
- Panel header with repo/branch/dirty state
- Status bar widget always visible
- Detached HEAD warning
- Remote operation progress
Levi Neely
Levi Neely