How to synchronize Notepad++ with GitLab and GitHub

How to synchronize Notepad++ with GitLab and GitHub
In this article, I will tell you how to synchronize Notepad++ with GitLab and GitHub, which will allow you to manage your projects directly from Notepad++.
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Installing necessary tools

First, we will need the following tools:

  • Notepad++ – it can be downloaded from the official website.
  • Git SCM – a version control system necessary for working with repositories. It can be downloaded from the official Git website.
  • Plugins for Notepad++ – for integration with GitLab and GitHub.

Installing Git

To install Git SCM, follow these steps:

  • Download the installer from the official website.
  • Run the installer and follow the installation wizard instructions.
  • After installation, open the command line and enter the command to check the installation:
    • git --version

Installing plugins for Notepad++

To integrate Notepad++ with GitLab and GitHub, install the following plugins:

  • Notepad++ Plugin Manager – allows you to easily manage plugins.
  • NppExec – a plugin for executing commands inside Notepad++.
  • Git SCM – a plugin for working with Git directly from Notepad++.

To install the plugins, follow these steps:

  • Open Notepad++ and go to Plugins -> Plugins Admin.
  • Find and install Plugin Manager if it is not already installed.
  • Using Plugin Manager, find and install the plugins NppExec and Git SCM.

Configuring Git

After installing Git SCM, you need to perform initial setup:

  • Open the command line.
  • Enter the commands to set up your username and email:
    • git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"

Cloning a repository

To work with a repository, you first need to clone it:

  • Open the command line.
  • Navigate to the directory where you want to save the repository:
    • cd path/to/folder
  • Clone the repository with the command:
    • git clone https://github.com/your_repository.git
    or 
    git clone https://gitlab.com/your_repository.git

Working with the repository in Notepad++

Now you can work with the repository directly from Notepad++:

  • Open Notepad++.
  • Go to Plugins -> NppExec -> Execute....
  • In the window that opens, enter the commands to perform Git operations. For example, for status:
    • cd path/to/repository
git status
  • To save this command, click Save... and give it a name, such as Git Status.

Now you can execute saved commands through the menu Plugins -> NppExec -> Advanced Options.

Synchronizing Notepad++ with GitLab and GitHub will allow you to manage repositories without leaving the editor. By installing the necessary plugins and configuring Git, you can clone repositories, make changes, and execute Git commands directly from Notepad++.

You can also use the Gisto program — it’s designed for storing code snippets and integrates with GitHub.