git-gui
brew install git-gui
v2.54.0
GPL-2.0-only
Tcl/Tk graphical interface for Git, bundled with Git but installable separately.
Why you might care
Provides a point-and-click GUI for common Git operations (staging, committing, branching, merging) if you prefer visual workflows over the command line. Useful for developers uncomfortable with git CLI or when reviewing diffs visually. Requires Tcl/Tk runtime.
2.4k
30-day installs · #890
10.3k
90-day · #804
57.4k
365-day · #614
Runtime dependencies
Links
- https://git-scm.com
- Brew formula source: Formula/g/git-gui.rb
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