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GitButler

Next-generation Git client for simultaneous branch management and visual diffs.

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LicenseFSL-1.1-MIT
GitHub stars11.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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RustGit ClientGitkraken AlternativeSvelteDeveloper ToolsVirtual Branches
Overview

Why consider GitButler?

GitButler is an open-source Git client created by GitHub co-founder Scott Chacon. Written in Rust and Svelte, it lets developers work on multiple independent branches simultaneously without stashing.

Guided learning

Learn GitButler by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of GitButler

GitButler introduces Virtual Branches, allowing engineers to split work into distinct commit streams in one working directory without branch switching overhead.

Installation

bash
1# macOS via Homebrew
2brew install --cask gitbutler
3
4# Windows via Winget
5winget install GitButler.GitButler

GitButler is licensed under the Functional Source License (FSL-1.1-MIT).

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GitButler FAQs

GitButler is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

GitButler is listed under the FSL-1.1-MIT license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

GitButler is listed as an alternative to GitKraken. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.