kactus ☆

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Description:
True version control tool for designers

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 0.3.35@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @kactusio | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: design version-control git sketch collaboration

Install: brew install --cask kactus

About:
Kactus is a version control tool designed specifically for designers, built on top of Git. It allows teams to manage, version, and collaborate on Sketch files without the need to manually zip and unzip archives. The tool automatically handles the internal structure of design files, enabling designers to track changes, review diffs, and merge branches just like developers do with code.

Key Features:

Automatic versioning for Sketch files
Visual diff and merge tools for design changes
Built on Git for seamless developer collaboration
Branch management for exploring design alternatives
Collaborative workflow for design teams

Use Cases:

Versioning design files in a team environment
Collaborating on UI/UX projects with developers
Reviewing visual changes between design iterations

Alternatives:

Abstract – Kactus is open-source and Git-based, while Abstract is a proprietary, cloud-based platform.
Git (with manual zipping) – Kactus automates the process, whereas manual Git requires zipping Sketch files and loses visual diff capabilities.

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