git-revise is a Git subcommand and programming library designed to simplify the process of updating, splitting and rearranging commits. It provides an alternative to conventional interactive rebasing for developers who regularly refine their commit history.
Editing earlier commits is a common requirement when preparing a patch series or responding to code review feedback. Traditional rebasing can involve repeatedly modifying the working directory and index as commits are replayed, which can be disruptive in repositories containing large source trees or expensive build artifacts.
git-revise takes a different approach. It performs merges in memory wherever possible, avoiding unnecessary modifications to the working directory and index. This can improve performance and reduce disruption to the developer’s current working environment.
Its workflow centres on applying staged changes to existing commits and automatically updating the subsequent history. More involved operations can be performed interactively, including reorganising commits and separating individual changes into smaller units.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Applies staged changes to an earlier commit and updates subsequent history.
- Performs merges in memory without unnecessarily modifying the working directory.
- Preserves the Git index state during supported history-rewriting operations.
- Interactive interface for rearranging commits within a patch series.
- Supports splitting commits by selecting individual changes.
- Provides fixup and squash operations for combining related commits.
- Allows commit messages to be reworded during history editing.
- Supports autosquash processing of specially marked fixup and squash commits.
- Provides interactive cut operations for separating changes.
- Includes a programming library for integrating revision operations into other tools.
- Offers Git-compatible command-line conventions and a manual page.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and macOS.
Website: github.com/mystor/git-revise
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Developer: Nika Layzell
License: MIT License
git-revise is written in Python. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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