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Git Clients

25 Useful Free and Open Source Git Storage and Security Tools

June 2, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

These tools extend Git well beyond basic version control, covering large file handling, repository repair, encryption, secret protection

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BlackSheep – asynchronous Python web framework

June 2, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

BlackSheep is an asynchronous Python web framework for building ASGI web applications and APIs.

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Litestar – powerful, lightweight, and flexible ASGI framework

June 1, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Litestar is a powerful, lightweight, and flexible ASGI framework designed for building modern APIs and web applications.

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Pwndbg – Python-based debugger enhancement for GDB and LLDB

May 31, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Pwndbg is a Python-based debugger enhancement for GDB and LLDB aimed at low-level software developers, reverse engineers, hardware hackers

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Hulak – file-based API client for the terminal

May 30, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Hulak is a file-based API client for the terminal. It lets you define API requests as YAML files, keep them in Git, and run them directly.

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11 Best Free and Open Source Git Hooks Managers

May 30, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Git Hooks are a built-in feature of Git that allow developers to automate tasks and enforce policies throughout the Git workflow.

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CaptainHook – flexible Git hook manager

May 29, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

CaptainHook is a flexible Git hook manager that helps teams share and enforce repository workflows through a simple JSON configuration file.

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Githooks – platform-independent hooks manager

May 28, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Githooks is a platform-independent Git hook manager written in Go.

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28 Useful Free and Open Source Linux Git Workflow Tools

May 24, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Git workflow tools help teams manage the day-to-day process of changing, reviewing, testing, and releasing source code

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git-flow-next – modern implementation of the Git-flow branching model

May 24, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-flow-next is a command-line tool that provides a modern implementation of the Git-flow branching model.

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wrkflw – validate and run GitHub Actions workflows locally

May 22, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

wrkflw is a command-line tool for validating and running GitHub Actions workflows locally.

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14 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Git Clients

May 21, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Roundup

Our recommended text-based Git clients, captured in a legendary LinuxLinks chart. We only feature free and open source software here.

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7 Best Free and Open Source C and C++ Linter Tools

May 20, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix C and C++ code.

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gfold – keep track of multiple Git repositories

May 20, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

gfold is a command-line utility that helps developers keep track of multiple Git repositories from one or more directories.

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ghq – organise local clones of remote repositories

May 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

ghq is a command-line tool for organising local clones of remote repositories.

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Include What You Use – source analysis tool

May 19, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Include What You Use is a source analysis tool for C and C++ projects built on Clang.

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Git Clients

Neogit – Git interface plugin for Neovim inspired by Magit

May 19, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Neogit is a Git interface plugin for Neovim inspired by Magit. It lets you manage repository workflows without leaving the editor.

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Git Clients

mani – manage collections of Git repositories

May 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

mani is a command-line tool that helps developers manage collections of Git repositories from a central configuration file.

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Git Clients

git-appraise – distributed code review system for Git repositories

May 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-appraise is a command-line distributed code review system for Git repositories.

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Git Clients

git-fresh – refresh Git working copies from the terminal

May 19, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-fresh is a small command-line utility for refreshing Git working copies from the terminal.

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