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Git Clients

14 Best Free and Open Source Text-Based Git Clients

October 19, 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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Git Clients

gh-stack – GitHub CLI extension for stacked pull requests

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

gh-stack is a GitHub CLI extension for managing stacked branches and pull requests, with tools for submitting, rebasing and navigation.

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git-spice – manage stacked Git branches

October 18, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-spice manages stacked Git branches, helping developers organise dependent changes, submit pull requests, sync and restack work.

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

October 17, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

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

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9 Best Free and Open Source Haskell Linter Tools

October 16, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

Haskell code quality tools include formatters, static analysers, dead-code detection and refinement type checking for safer development.

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9 Best Free and Open Source OpenAPI Linter Tools

October 14, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you validate OpenAPI in your project.

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CodeChecker – static analysis and defect management platform

October 14, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming, Web Apps

CodeChecker combines C and C++ static analysis with searchable defect reports, run comparisons and collaborative reviews in a web interface.

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git-graph – visualize Git history graphs

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

git-graph visualizes Git history as structured graphs with branching models, configurable styles, commit formatting and custom model support.

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clazy – Qt-oriented static code analyser

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

clazy is a Clang-based static code analyser providing specialised checks for C++ applications developed with Qt.

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git-tui – human-friendly interfaces for Git

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

git-tui provides text-based interfaces for inspecting Git diffs and commit logs, using familiar Git-style commands and an interactive workflow.

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14 Useful Free and Open Source JavaScript Linter Tools

October 13, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix JavaScript code.

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Coccinelle – semantic program matching and transformation

October 13, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Coccinelle is a free and open source program matching and transformation engine for analysing and modifying C source code.

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Serie – rich Git commit graph viewer

October 12, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, TUI

Serie is a Git history viewer that renders rich commit graphs, supports repository browsing, search, custom keybindings and user commands.

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Smatch – static analyser for C code

October 12, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

Smatch is a free and open source static analysis tool for C code with extensive checks designed for the Linux kernel.

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Coding

27 Best Free and Open Source Python Linter Tools

October 12, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix Python code.

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UML

13 Best Free and Open Source Unified Modeling Language Tools

October 11, 2026 Steve Emms Programming, Roundup

Unified modelling software helps developers visualise, design and document software systems, their structures and interactions.

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oasdiff – OpenAPI validation and breaking change detection

October 11, 2026 Steve Emms CLI, Programming

oasdiff validates OpenAPI specifications, compares API changes, finds breaking changes, and generates reports for Linux and CI workflows.

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complexipy – fast cognitive complexity analyser for Python

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

complexipy measures cognitive complexity in Python code, identifying difficult functions and regressions with fast Rust-based analysis.

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9 Best Free and Open Source Markdown Linter Tools

October 9, 2026 Eilidih Parris Programming, Roundup

This article picks some useful tools to help you fix Markdown code.

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LiquidHaskell – refinement type checker for Haskell

October 9, 2026 Steve Emms Programming

LiquidHaskell is a formal verification tool that uses refinement types and SMT solving to check properties of Haskell programs.

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