breezy ☆

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Description:
Version control system implemented in Python with multi-format support

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.3.17@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: version-control vcs git python bazaar developer-tools

Install: brew install breezy

About:
Breezy is a distributed version control system (DVCS) designed as an alternative to Git and Mercurial. It provides robust support for multiple repository formats, including Git and SVN, enabling interoperability across different ecosystems. Its primary value lies in its extensibility and user-friendly command-line interface, making it suitable for complex version control workflows.

Key Features:

Multi-format support (Git, SVN, and native formats)
High extensibility via plugins
Built-in support for large files and binary assets
User-friendly command set with excellent documentation

Use Cases:

Managing projects requiring interoperability between Git and other VCS
Version control for projects with large binary assets
Extending version control functionality through custom plugins

Alternatives:

Git – Git is the industry standard with broader ecosystem support, while Breezy offers better multi-format interoperability and extensibility.
Mercurial – Mercurial is similar in philosophy but Breezy offers broader format support and is actively maintained as a fork of Bazaar.

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