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Git clients#

This card recommends known clients for the git version control systems.

Installation instructions are provided in a separate card.

Suggested GUI clients#

GUI clients allow you to run git actions without the need to type into a terminal:

You can find more clients on the Git webpage.

IDEs#

Many integrated development environments (IDEs) come with the git functionality included:

Miscellaneous tools#

  • Meld the conflict-resolution utility
  • gitg for repository browsing and viewing, well integrated to Ubuntu desktop
  • gource for animated history visualizations