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git-recent vs git-fuzzy: catalog facts
git-recent	git-fuzzy
Best for: Git users who want a quick terminal view of recent branches	Best for: Terminal users who want to browse Git history and changes interactively
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.
Command line	Command line
Browse and check out local branches interactively Shows branch-specific commits and diffs All 3 strengths for git-recent Browse and check out local branches interactively Shows branch-specific commits and diffs Detects branches already open in Git worktrees	Interactive browsing of status, log, branches and diffs Fuzzy search narrows long lists quickly All 3 strengths for git-fuzzy Interactive browsing of status, log, branches and diffs Fuzzy search narrows long lists quickly Stays inside the terminal
Version 2 requires fzf	Terminal only, no graphical window Relies on a fuzzy finder being installed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for git-recent github.com/paulirish/git-recent Catalog checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for git-fuzzy github.com/bigH/git-fuzzy Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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