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git-branchlessgit-machete
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Command line Windows, Linux, Command line
  • Smartlog graph of work in progress
  • Undo for Git operations
  • Tracks dependencies between branches
  • Automates rebase and merge of branch stacks
  • Terminal only, with no graphical interface
  • Takes time to learn a branchless workflow
  • Command-line only
  • Requires learning its branch layout concept
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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