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git istage vs Git Cola: catalog facts
git istage	Git Cola
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Stages changes down to individual lines Handles whole files and partial files in one view	Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits Documented keyboard shortcuts
Requires the .NET SDK to install Terminal interface only	Plainer interface than commercial Git clients Depends on Python and PyQt
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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