GitWhy

GitWhy enhances software development by capturing the full context behind code changes, especially those generated by various coding assistants. Key features include: - Captures prompts, reasoning, and decisions from coding tools - Ties contextual information directly to Git commits - Shares development context with team members - Surfaces reasoning in GitHub Pull Requests for streamlined reviews - Integrates seamlessly with popular coding assistants like Claude Code and Cursor This tool solves the challenge of lost context when using external coding support. It ensures that the "why" behind every code change is preserved and accessible, transforming what might otherwise be opaque modifications into transparent, understandable contributions. Developers can focus on building, knowing that their thought processes and decisions are automatically documented and linked to their work. GitWhy is designed for engineering teams and individual developers who utilize coding assistants and want to maintain high code quality and clear communication within their version control system. It's particularly useful for projects requiring detailed change logs, collaborative code reviews, and rapid onboarding of new team members, providing a comprehensive historical record of development intent and execution.