git-tools ☆

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Description:
Assorted git-related scripts and tools

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: git version-control developer-tools automation scripts

Install: brew install git-tools

About:
GitTools is a collection of command-line utilities designed to enhance and simplify Git workflows. It provides scripts for tasks like advanced repository cleaning, commit history analysis, and branch management. The suite aims to fill common gaps in Git's native functionality, offering developers more efficient ways to handle complex version control operations.

Key Features:

git-restore-mtime: Resets file modification times to the time of the last commit that changed them
git-duplicate: Creates a duplicate of a repository with complete history
git-delete-merged: Automatically deletes branches that have been merged into the main branch
Provides a set of standalone shell scripts that are easy to install and use

Use Cases:

Cleaning up and optimizing repository metadata for backup or synchronization tools
Automating the cleanup of stale feature branches after code review and merging
Duplicating repositories for testing or branching scenarios without re-cloning

Alternatives:

git-extras – A more extensive collection of Git utilities, while GitTools focuses on a smaller, more specific set of scripts.
git-filter-repo – Specialized for rewriting repository history, whereas GitTools provides utilities for day-to-day workflow tasks.

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