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Developer ToolsAlternative to LazygitAlternative to GitKrakenAlternative to GitUI

Tig

Text-mode interface for Git functioning as an interactive repository browser.

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LicenseGPL-2.0
GitHub stars12.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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TuiCDeveloper ToolsNcursesCommit HistoryGit Browser
Overview

Why consider Tig?

Tig is an ncurses-based text-mode interface for Git. It acts as a fast Git repository browser, pager for command output, and interactive visualizer for commit graphs and tree structures.

Guided learning

Learn Tig by building

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

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Overview of Tig

Tig lets you explore git log revisions, blame annotations, and branch merges in real time straight inside SSH sessions.

Installation

bash
1# Ubuntu/Debian
2sudo apt install tig
3
4# macOS via Homebrew
5brew install tig

Tig is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL-2.0).

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Tig FAQs

Tig 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.

Tig is listed under the GPL-2.0 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.

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