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    MeGit

    MeGit

    Standalone Git GUI based on EGit

    Looking for a powerful, yet easy-to-use, fully open-source user interface for git? Well, there are plenty of options. One of our favorites is EGit. However, EGit is actually a plug-in for Eclipse rather than a standalone tool, such as GitKraken, etc. Nevertheless, even in projects where we actually use other editors or IDEs than Eclipse, we often found ourselves firing up an Eclipse IDE with EGit just to handle more complex git branch operations, for analysing the git history, and so on. This made us think, wouldn't EGit be a great git standalone tool if it would be... well, an actual standalone tool? That's exactly what MeGit is: a minimal standalone application that contains just enough to run EGit conveniently. Nice visualization of the git history making it easy to keep a good overview when analyzing, merging or rebasing branches, cherry-picking commits, changing the git history, etc.
    Downloads: 11 This Week
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    GitUI

    GitUI

    Blazing fast terminal-ui for git written in rust

    GitUI provides you with the comfort of a git GUI but right in your terminal. I do most of my git work in a terminal but I frequently found myself using git GUIs for some use-cases like index, commit, diff, stash, blame, and log. Unfortunately, popular git GUIs all fail on giant repositories or become unresponsive and unusable. GUI provides you with the user experience and comfort of a git GUI but right in your terminal while being portable, fast, free and open source. The simplest way to start playing around with gitui is to have cargo build and install it with cargo install gitui. gitui should automatically work on both light and dark terminal themes. However, you can customize everything to your liking. Browse commit log, diff committed changes. Scalable terminal UI layout. Async git API for fluid control.
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    Thermal

    Thermal

    One stop to manage all git repository

    Thermal is a free, open-source, cross-platform Git GUI built by developers for developers. Thermal is free, open-source and cross-platform desktop application build using Electron & Vue.js, allowing you to manage your Git repositories at one place by providing a simple-to-use graphic interface with built-in features like commits, history, repository settings and more. Keep track of the progress of your project by number of commits made on each day. Browse commit logs in a timeline-style interface with title, author image, and date. Diffs compare versions of your source code side by side, highlighting the parts that are new, edited, or deleted. Configurate the Git settings by adding your name, email, and image. What took minutes in the command line now takes seconds with Thermal.
    Downloads: 1 This Week
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    GitLab CE Server For Local Intranets

    GitLab CE Server For Local Intranets

    The Free & Popular Community git Server in a Complete Virtual Machine

    This VM is created for 2 reasons: 1. Very little initial setup work required to make a GIT Server live, within minutes. 2. This system should keep running for Years, without requiring Updates / Breakages. If you are new to Virtual Machines, then please watch the Video below ( taken from my other project. just replace td with gi wherever mentioned ) After starting this VM, please login to its administration panel with: Website Address: https://gi.local/ ( Accept Any Warnings due to Usage of Self-Signed https certificates ) Admin Username: root Admin Password: change_this from any PC on your Local Network. Explore all Options in the GUI, before creating new Project Repositories Change all Passwords i.e. System, Application Increase CPU Count, Memory, Disk Space ( Use SSD Storage Type ) in VM's Settings, as required, for the Best Performance Backup system regularly as shown in video, to avoid any issues. Google Search helps in finding more about GitLab
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    Gitconvex

    Gitconvex

    A web UI client for managing git repos on the go

    Web application for managing your git repositories. Download the tarball for Linux from releases. After setting up the dependency libs, just run gitconvex from the terminal to start gitconvex. Gitconvex is also available as a homebrew tap which can be easily installed. Make sure you mount the host volume to the container to access the git repos from the host system. If you have git repos stored within your containers then it is not required. Libgit2 is required for building gitconvex from source. The LIBGIT_NOTES file includes all the guidelines to download and setup libgit for different platforms. The master branch contains the latest and the stable build of the project. For a reliable experience, always clone the repo from the master branch.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    Gitember 2

    Gitember 2

    Gitember another git GUI client written on javafx

    November, December, Gitember. Just another GIT gui client just for fun. Full-text search across history, including binary files. Search in open files. Add change annotation, and branch differences with item details. Add an overview for different components. Added LFS support. With SSH only. Fast file compare, the text flow changed to rich text fx. Mass operations - delete, stage, unstage, and revert.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    Guitar

    Guitar

    Git GUI Client

    Many Git client apps have some problems. It's too late to start up, falls well, is user registration tedious when downloading, is paid for commercial use, is not multi-platform, or is an animation or visual effect. It was said that the production was overkill and the wizard and the source code were not published. I tried to eliminate such inconvenience as much as possible. At first I started developing it for my own study, because I was interested in learning how to use Git and how it worked inside. Some of the best engineers of the time may think Git in GUI. That's a lot of it. When I want to execute a command that I rarely use, I sometimes force myself to do not rely on the GUI, open the terminal and hand enter the git command. If you find a feature that you find useful, you can incorporate it into this app. You can use it comfortably for daily use of Git operations, want to see the commit graphs cleanly, or just for such uses.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    Jenie

    Simple and intuitive setup for tech startups

    Jenie is a PHP application that provides basic functionalities for any technology startup. Jenie can be hosted locally or used as a cloud service.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    Jenkins git client plugin

    Jenkins git client plugin mirror

    Mirror of the Jenkins git client plugin used for credential and access tests with sourceforge as hosting provider
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    git-sketch-plugin

    git-sketch-plugin

    A Git client generating pretty diffs built right into Sketch

    A Git client generating pretty diffs built right into Sketch. A Git client built right into Sketch. The plugin really improves the review process by exporting an image for every part of the design. Every member of the team can quickly see what the next iteration will change through Github’s interface. Each step of the design process is now documented. Newcomers are able to understand how we ended up with the current iteration and why we went with some options and not others. Create a new branch when you start working on a new feature. Work normally on your design. Save the file. Commit the changes with a meaningful message describing them. The plugin will extract the artboards in your file in order to show the differences easily. Push your changes to the remote. Create a pull request from your branch to the master branch. Voila. Your co-workers can review the changes, comment on them and approve them. Once approved, merge the pull request.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    tada

    multi-repository git client

    Tada is a Git client that handles multiple Git repositories simultaneously. Its user interface is based on consoloid technology, so it can be controlled with words in addition to the mouse pointer. It works on the desktop as well as on mobile devices.
    Downloads: 0 This Week
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    ugit: the pythonic git gui
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Guide to Open Source Git GUI Clients

Git GUI clients are a type of software that provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for users to interact with their Git repositories. These clients, which are open source and freely available, offer a much easier way to work with repositories than using the command line alone. With these clients, users have access to repository functions like commit management, object inspection, view diffs/blames, and more.

Many popular open source Git-based GUI clients are available for use. These include GitHub Desktop (for Windows and macOS), SourceTree (Windows and macOS), GitKraken (Windows, macOS, Linux), Tower (macOS only), and others. Each client is designed differently but offers basic features such as providing an easy-to-use interface to view the files in your repository at any given time; comparing file versions; creating branches; committing changes made to the repository easily; merging conflicting files and resolving conflicts manually if necessary; viewing logs of all past commits; running tests on files within a repository; browsing history of changes made over time in a particular branch or file; keeping track of issues with each change or feature that is developed within the system’s codebase.

For more advanced users there are also many options for customizing Git GUI clients depending on their preferences. For example some may opt for setting up additional hooks such as autogenerated changelogs from commits or integrated issue tracking systems so they can manage their projects more efficiently from inside the GUI client instead of switching between several applications at once. This allows them to take advantage of many powerful features without needing to write complicated scripts or install additional third party modules in order to do so.

Overall open source git GUI clients offer higher levels of control than command line tools by simplifying complex tasks into one single actionable step through its intuitive user interface design while still giving developers enough flexibility when needed by allowing them to customize how they use it according their own unique needs or project requirements.

What Features Do Open Source Git GUI Clients Provide?

  • File View: Many of the open source Git GUI Clients will provide a file view, allowing users to easily review and check-in any work they have done. This view often also includes access to history logs of each file, making it easier for developers to see what has been changed.
  • Branching & Merging: Another feature provided by many open source Git GUI clients is the ability to create branches and then merge them again with the master version later. This allows developers to trial different ideas or changes without affecting the main version until they are happy with them.
  • Visual Diff: Many open source Git GUI Clients include a visual diff function, which graphs out exactly how two versions of a project differ from each other. This makes it easier for developers when reviewing changes between two versions quickly and accurately.
  • Code Reviews: Finally, some clients make it easy for multiple developers working on a project to review their own code against others for approval or even comparing side-by-side where needed.

What Types of Open Source Git GUI Clients Are There?

  • Desktop Clients: Desktop clients are applications that can be installed on your computer, which allow you to manage and interact with your Git repositories. These clients provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for basic tasks such as cloning, committing and pushing changes.
  • Web-based Clients: Web-based Git GUI clients are web applications that can be accessed through a web browser. They provide most of the same features as desktop clients but require an Internet connection to use them.
  • Command Line Interface (CLI): The command line interface is a way of interacting with Git using text commands instead of a GUI. This method is useful for more advanced tasks or if you don’t have access to one of the other types of client tools.
  • Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Plugins: IDE plugins are additional modules that integrate into popular IDEs like Eclipse and Visual Studio. These plugins allow you to access many of the same features found in desktop and web-based clients directly from your development environment.

What Are the Benefits Provided by Open Source Git GUI Clients?

  1. Easy Collaboration: Open source git GUI clients make it easy to collaborate with other developers on a project. With the right set up, multiple users can work simultaneously on a project using the client, making it simpler to share changes and ideas.
  2. Distributed Architecture: Most open source git GUI clients are distributed systems, meaning each user has access to all of the codebase and commits in one place. This makes it easy for developers to make changes and view updates made by other users without relying on any centralized server or external resources.
  3. Flexible Versioning Control: Git stores data differently than other version control systems, allowing you to use different strategies when committing changes. This is helpful for teams that don't want their code history tied down by strict rules; they can create versions that provide more meaning when viewing past committed changes between two branches.
  4. Improved Security: As an open source platform, many of these tools come with important security features built-in including encryption of stored data and signing commits for verification purposes. Additionally, several open source git tools offer a wide range of access control options so that teams can only provide certain people with specific levels of access to the repository.
  5. Comprehensive Toolkit: Most open source git GUI clients come with useful features like undo buttons (for reverting bad merges), branch view (to see what branch someone is working on), interactive rebase (to reorder commit history before pushing) as well as specialized menus tailored towards different coding languages or development frameworks such as Python or Rails so you have quick access to specific commands needed for those environments right at your fingertips.

Who Uses Open Source Git GUI Clients?

  • Casual Users: People who are looking for a simple, easy-to-use GUI client to manage their git repositories without having to learn line commands.
  • Developers: Professionals who use the advanced features of git clients to effectively collaborate with fellow developers and get more control over the development process.
  • Experienced Coders: Highly technical users who understand how the underlying commands work and want a powerful interface that can do most of the heavy lifting while they focus on their task.
  • Enterprise Users: IT professionals whose organizations demand a reliable, secure solution to manage multiple team members’ codebases in an organized manner.
  • Designers/Marketers: Business decision makers or marketing pros who need a straightforward graphical user interface for collaboration projects with colleagues or for tracking website changes.
  • Hobbyists: Anyone interested in tinkering with open source software as part of their own leisurely pursuits. They usually don’t need specialized tools but are just curious about what kind of power these tools provide them with.

How Much Do Open Source Git GUI Clients Cost?

Open source git GUI clients are completely free. They can be downloaded and installed on any computer with no cost involved. Most open source git GUI clients provide a range of features, such as the ability to manage local repositories, browse commit history, and view diffs for tracked files. Additionally, most open source git GUI clients allow users to easily push and pull changes from remote repositories or servers, making it easy to collaborate with other developers on projects. All in all, open source git GUI clients provide an easy-to-use interface for working with Git without having to learn the command line environment – so what’s not to love?

What Do Open Source Git GUI Clients Integrate With?

Open source Git GUI clients are tools that allow users to manage their software projects on the popular version control system, Git. They provide a graphical interface for the user to interact with the system, rather than typing commands in a command-line interface. These clients can integrate with many other types of software, such as source code editors, bug trackers and project management tools. They often include features like direct integration with issue tracking systems, so developers can see a list of issues associated with each commit and easily manage them from within the client. Additionally, some open source Git GUI clients have integrations with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) services, which help automate development processes like building and testing code or managing deployments. Finally, developers can also use them to connect directly to cloud storage services like GitHub or BitBucket to collaborate on projects in real time without leaving their desk.

Open Source Git GUI Clients Trends

  1. Increased Usability: Open source git GUI clients have become increasingly user-friendly, allowing users to more easily access and manage code repositories with greater accuracy and efficiency.
  2. Greater Visualization: Open source git GUI clients are now providing more graphical interfaces that allow users to visualize and compare changes in their code repositories more quickly and easily.
  3. Improved Collaboration: Open source git GUI clients are enabling better collaboration between developers by providing tools for efficient sharing of code, tracking of changes, and communication within teams.
  4. Enhanced Security: Open source git GUI clients are now providing more secure methods of access control, helping ensure that only authorized users can make changes to the code repository.
  5. Integration With Other Platforms: Open source git GUI clients are becoming increasingly integrated with other development platforms, allowing developers to collaborate on projects across different platforms seamlessly.
  6. Increased Flexibility: Open source git GUI clients are becoming more flexible, offering developers the ability to customize their experience based on their individual needs.
  7. Improved Automation: Open source git GUI clients are now providing features that enable automated processes such as testing and deployment, making it easier for developers to keep their code repositories up-to-date.

Getting Started With Open Source Git GUI Clients

Getting started with using open source Git GUI clients can be a quick and easy process. First, you'll need to choose an appropriate client for your operating system. There are several options available for Windows, MacOS and Linux, so make sure you pick the one that works best for your setup.

  1. Once you have chosen your preferred GUI client, the next step is to install it. Most Git GUI clients are provided in an executable format (such as an.exe or.dmg file) which makes installation very straightforward – simply download the program to your computer and then run the installation wizard. Depending on what specific Git GUI client you have selected, there may be additional steps such as setting up authentication or linking it to a remote repository during installation – but this usually isn’t too complicated either.
  2. Once installed, it should be fairly intuitive how to use the GUI client. Most of them provide visual tools that allow users to easily perform tasks such as creating branches and committing changes without having to memorize any command line code. For specific instructions on features such as these available within each individual Git GUIclient it’s best to consult their corresponding documentation page from where they were obtained from in thefirst place/
  3. Finally, when users become more experienced with using open source Git GUIs they may also want to start exploring further functionalities available within them – most of these tools offer a range of advanced options that can significantly improve productivity when working with version control systems like Git (e.g., comparing versions between commits). Understanding more complex topics like this requires knowledge beyond just using the graphical user interface; luckily many developers have written comprehensive tutorials online delving into this subject matter which should help out greatly.