git-cola is a graphical Git client built around a highly flexible staging workflow. Its interface gives direct access to the index, modified files, diffs and commit message without hiding the underlying Git concepts.
The application is particularly useful when preparing carefully structured commits. Individual files or selected portions of a diff can be staged, unstaged or reverted, while additional tools cover repository history and more involved operations such as rebasing and cherry-picking.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Stages and unstages complete files, individual hunks and selected diff regions.
- Provides detailed diff views with actions for reverting selected changes.
- Searches and browses repository history with integrated history tools.
- Includes git-dag for visualising commit relationships and branches.
- Supports merging, rebasing, cherry-picking and amending commits.
- Manages stashes and can create or apply patches.
- Integrates external diff and merge tools where preferred.
- Offers extensive keyboard shortcuts and customisable interface layouts.
Website: git-cola.github.io
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Developer: David Aguilar and contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
git-cola is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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