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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.

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Alternatives

gitk GitHub Desktop GitKraken Sourcetree
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30-day installs · #890
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90-day · #804
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365-day · #614

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