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forgit vs git-recent: catalog facts
forgitgit-recent
Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

macOS, Linux, Command line Command line
  • Fuzzy selection of files, commits and stashes with previews
  • Short command aliases for common Git tasks
  • Browse and check out local branches interactively
  • Shows branch-specific commits and diffs
  • Requires fzf
  • Wraps individual commands rather than offering a full Git interface
  • Version 2 requires fzf
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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