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git-machete vs git-spice: catalog facts
git-machetegit-spice
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source under GPL-3.0.

Windows, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Tracks dependencies between branches
  • Automates rebase and merge of branch stacks
  • Creates and restacks dependent branches
  • Submits a branch or stack as code review requests
  • Command-line only
  • Requires learning its branch layout concept
  • Remote submission requires an account and network access on the chosen forge
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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