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Description:
Simplified version control system on top of git

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: version-control git developer-tools cli scm

Install: brew install gitless

About:
Gitless is a version control system that simplifies the complex command set of Git into a more intuitive interface. It aims to reduce the learning curve for new users by hiding the internal complexity of Git's index and staging area. This tool allows developers to focus on their work rather than managing intricate version control operations.

Key Features:

Simplified command structure compared to Git
Hides the complexity of the staging area
Built on top of Git, ensuring compatibility
Intuitive workflow for beginners

Use Cases:

Version control for developers intimidated by Git's complexity
Teaching version control concepts without the overhead of Git's plumbing
Managing personal projects with a simpler interface

Alternatives:

Git – Gitless provides a simpler interface on top of Git, whereas Git itself is more powerful but has a steeper learning curve.
Fossil – Fossil is an integrated SCM with built-in bug tracking and wiki, while Gitless focuses solely on simplifying the core version control experience.

Version History

Detected	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 13, 2024 1:57am	16	VERSION_BUMP	e134562e
Oct 12, 2024 7:01pm	16	VERSION_BUMP	f937887e
Sep 14, 2024 8:38pm	16	VERSION_BUMP	f1696afc