# Git static contributions and remote repository picker **Notice:** This extension is bundled with Visual Studio Code. It can be disabled but not uninstalled. ## Features Git static contributions and remote repository picker. ## API The Git extension exposes an API, reachable by any other extension. 1. Copy `src/api/git-base.d.ts` to your extension's sources; 2. Include `git-base.d.ts` in your extension's compilation. 3. Get a hold of the API with the following snippet: ```ts const gitBaseExtension = vscode.extensions.getExtension('vscode.git-base').exports; const git = gitBaseExtension.getAPI(1); ```