lazygit
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Description:
Simple terminal UI for git commands
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.57.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git terminal version-control tui developer-tools
Install: brew install lazygit
About:
Lazygit is a terminal-based user interface for Git that simplifies complex version control operations. It provides an interactive menu system that allows users to stage changes, commit, push, pull, and manage branches without memorizing commands. The tool significantly lowers the barrier to entry for using Git effectively while maintaining speed and efficiency for experienced developers.
Key Features:
  • Interactive terminal UI with keyboard shortcuts
  • Visual staging and committing workflow
  • Branch management and merging interface
  • Stash management and conflict resolution tools
  • Status dashboard showing repository state
Use Cases:
  • Developers who prefer terminal workflows but want visual Git assistance
  • Learning Git concepts through interactive feedback
  • Quickly reviewing changes and crafting precise commits
Alternatives:
  • gitui – Similar TUI approach, written in Rust with different key bindings
  • tig – More limited read-only view with less interactive editing
  • SourceTree – Full GUI application, heavier resource usage
Version History
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Dec 6, 2025 2:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c801c513
Jan 11, 2025 4:09am 0 VERSION_BUMP d4b31a1f
Sep 18, 2024 10:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 563a7ca3