Free, open-source desktop Git client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Browse commit history on a fast graph, manage branches, stage changes, and run real Git commands against local repositories — no account required.
Real local Git operations with a resizable three-pane layout.
Virtualized SVG lanes with a pending-changes row, infinite scroll, and arrow-key selection across history.
Favorites, remotes, tags, stashes, and worktrees — drag branches to merge or rebase.
Flat or tree file list, per-hunk staging, conflict resolution, and commit composition.
Reorder, squash, fixup, drop, or edit commits in a dialog before starting the rebase.
Open several repositories at once — switch between tabs and pick up where you left off.
Inline blame overlay with author blocks, per-revision file history, and optional word wrap for long lines.
Fetch, pull, push, and sync from the toolbar — with ahead/behind counts in the status bar.
Search commits and files by message or path. Navigate history and drive the UI from the keyboard.
Packaged builds compare against GitHub Releases on startup. Check manually anytime from the app menu.
Native git CLI in the Electron main process via typed IPC — mock mode available for UI-only dev.
Settings credits panel with project links and open-source licenses. Native About dialog on all platforms.
Toggle an in-app shell at the repo root with ⌘T — xterm.js backed by node-pty in the main process.
Default, Dracula, Light, Claude, or System appearance. Basic mode hides advanced actions for a simpler toolbar.
Collapsible sidebars with expand rails, resizable panes, and commit graph zoom for dense history views.
Electron desktop shell, Vue 3 renderer, and a typed IPC Git layer.
Free desktop app for macOS, Windows, and Linux — open source, no account required.
macOS: open the DMG and drag Git Light to Applications. Windows: run the NSIS installer. Linux: use the AppImage or install the .deb package. Use Git Light → Check for Updates… to check for new versions.
Clone the repo, install dependencies, and launch in development mode.
# Clone and run git clone https://github.com/ftuyama/git-light.git cd git-light npm install npm run dev
Quick answers about Git Light.
Git Light is a free, open-source desktop Git client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It shows a
commit graph, branch sidebar, and working tree in a resizable three-pane
layout, running real git
commands against your local repositories.
Yes. Git Light is MIT-licensed and free to download and use. You can optionally support development on Ko-fi.
Packaged builds are available for macOS (.dmg), Windows (.exe), and Linux (.AppImage, .deb) on GitHub Releases. Developers can run it locally on any OS that supports Electron with Node.js and npm.
No sign-in, cloud sync, or subscription. Open a local folder and work with your existing Git repositories offline.
Git Light is a lightweight, open-source alternative focused on a fast commit graph and direct Git CLI operations — without vendor accounts or lock-in. Built with Electron, Vue 3, and TypeScript.
Git Light