Glance is a terminal-based application for reviewing changes in Git repositories. Built around Neovim, it provides a dedicated interface for inspecting differences between files, managing the staging area and resolving merge conflicts. It combines a file tree with detailed change views, making it easier to work through modifications without repeatedly switching between Git commands.
Unlike a conventional Neovim plugin, Glance launches in a separate editor instance with a clean configuration. This keeps the review environment independent of an existing Neovim setup while retaining familiar keyboard navigation. It is particularly suited to developers who prefer terminal applications but want a more structured approach to examining changes.
Glance can also handle common repository operations directly. Changes can be prepared for a commit, unwanted modifications discarded and conflicts resolved without leaving the interface. Its configurable layout and colour schemes allow users to adapt the presentation to their preferred workflow.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Side-by-side diff views with syntax highlighting and a minimap.
- Unified file tree covering staged, unstaged, untracked and conflicted files.
- Stage, unstage and discard individual files or changes across the repository.
- Three-way merge editor with Theirs, Ours and editable Result panes.
- Create commits using a floating, multiline commit message editor.
- Browse commit history, preview individual commits and copy commit hashes.
- Automatically refresh file and diff views when repository changes are detected.
- Customise themes, window layouts, keymaps, signs and refresh behaviour.
- Includes dark and light colour scheme presets with configurable palette overrides.
- Supports richer syntax highlighting through optional Tree-sitter integration.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux and macOS.
Website: github.com/polyphilz/glance
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Developer: Rohan Bansal
License: MIT License
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