Is there a way to see git diff from origin/master using Visual Studio Code?

Question

Using Visual Studio Code (version 1.11.2), I can see a side-by-side graphical diff of my current changes very easily by clicking the Source Control button in the left p

Answer 1

From Using Version Control in Visual Studio Code:

Add this to the Git configuration file, like ~/.gitconfig:

[diff]
    tool = vscode
[difftool "vscode"]
    cmd = code --wait --diff $LOCAL $REMOTE

When using git difftool HEAD HEAD^, Git will ask if to use Visual Studio Code.