git-subrepo ☆

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Description:
Git Submodule Alternative

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: git version-control submodules developer-tools cli

Install: brew install git-subrepo

About:
Git Subrepo is a command-line tool that offers a cleaner alternative to Git's built-in submodule and subtree commands. It allows you to clone an external Git repository into a subdirectory of your host repository, maintaining a clean commit history. This enables you to push changes back to the upstream repository without cluttering your project's history with external code commits.

Key Features:

Clean repository history by avoiding commit clutter
Simpler commands compared to git submodule and git subtree
Ability to push changes back to the upstream repository
Maintains a clear separation between your code and external code

Use Cases:

Embedding third-party libraries while keeping the main repository clean
Managing shared code across multiple projects
Including documentation or assets from separate repositories

Alternatives:

git-submodule – Native Git solution but can be complex to manage and pollutes history
git-subtree – Native Git solution with cleaner history but more complex commands

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