A fast, safe, and intuitive Git client for macOS with a live interactive graph, unlimited undo, and Time Machine-like snapshots.
GitUp is a native macOS Git client that provides a visual, graph-based interface for Git repositories. It solves the complexity and frustration of Git commands by allowing direct manipulation of the repository graph, offering features like unlimited undo, Time Machine-like snapshots, and instant search. Built for speed and safety, it aims to make Git accessible and efficient for all developers.
Mac developers of all Git skill levels who want a faster, safer, and more intuitive alternative to the command line or other Git clients. It's especially valuable for those performing complex operations like rebasing, merging, or history editing.
GitUp offers a unique visual graph-based workflow, direct disk-level performance, and safety features like unlimited undo and snapshots not found in most Git clients. Its reusable GitUpKit framework also allows developers to build custom Git UIs.
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Enables direct manipulation of commits on a live graph, allowing intuitive reordering and fixing without cryptic commands, as highlighted in the interactive repo graph feature.
Supports rolling back complex operations like rebases and merges with full history, providing a safety net that reduces errors during repository changes.
Allows lightning-fast searches across commit messages, file names, and diff contents, speeding up code history exploration and debugging.
Offers one-click rollbacks to previous repository states, facilitating risk-free experimentation and error recovery, akin to a version control safety net.
Available only on macOS, excluding Windows and Linux users entirely, which limits its adoption in mixed-environment teams.
Building from source requires Xcode and handling code signing issues, as noted in the README for non-developer accounts, adding setup overhead.
Relies on a forked version of libgit2, which may introduce compatibility risks or delay updates from upstream Git features.
GitUp is an open-source alternative to the following products:
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Sourcetree is a free Git GUI client for Windows and macOS that provides a visual interface for Git repository management, branching, and version control operations.
Tower is a Git client for macOS and Windows that provides a graphical interface for version control operations with features like visual history and conflict resolution.
GitX is a graphical Git client for macOS that provides a visual interface for browsing repository history, staging changes, and performing Git operations.