git-recent

Name: git-recent
Author: Paul Irish

An interactive command-line tool for browsing recent Git branches and checking out a selection.

By Paul Irish

Free Open sourceCommand line

Official websitegithub.com

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About git-recent

git-recent lists local branches in an interactive interface, lets you check out a selection, and can show commits unique to a branch and its diff against main. It supports Git worktrees and can use delta to format diffs.

Version 2 requires fzf. The repository also includes the older git-recent-og script for users who want the earlier version.

Strengths

Browse and check out local branches interactively
Shows branch-specific commits and diffs
Detects branches already open in Git worktrees

Limitations

Version 2 requires fzf

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the MIT license.
License: MIT
Developer: Paul Irish
Platforms: Command line
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: Git users who want a quick terminal view of recent branches
Categories: CLI tools, Git clients
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Homebrew formula
Sources: github.com/paulirish/git-recent

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