Using VSCode, how do I compare two non-consecutive commits on a file in Gitlens

Question

When I use Gitlens in VScode, I cannot find an option to compare commits on a file when they are not consecutive. If I use 'open changes' on a certain commit in the 'File History' panel, it always compares that version of the file with the previous one. Is there a way to choose to compare one revision of the file (and not necessarily the latest revision) with another revision of my choosing of that file?

Answer 1

You can compare two nonconsecutive commits via the following steps (assuming you have the Gitlens extension installed):

• Source Control tab (or Gitlens tab) -> Open the Branches menu.
• From the branches menu -> Open the branch of interest.
• Right click on a particular commit and select "Select for Compare"
• Similarly, find the other commit you're interested in, right click and select "Compare with Selected"

You will see that under the "Search & Compare" menu, your two different commits are compared.

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edit note: you might not see a Gitlens tab anymore as it was (optionally) merged with the Source Control tab, in version 11.2.1.

Answer 2

• First, install gitlens plugin
• Second, press F1, input gitlens:compare references
• Third, input 1^st commit hash and 2^nd commit hash

Then, in the right side bar, find SEARCH & COMPARE

You will find the two commits' diff details