literate-git ☆
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Description:
Render hierarchical git repositories into HTML
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git documentation html literate-programming version-control
Install: brew install literate-git
About:
LiterateGit is a tool designed to present git repositories in a narrative format. It parses specially structured markdown files that embed git commands, executing them to generate a browsable HTML representation of the repository's history. This allows developers to create interactive, educational documentation that walks through a project's evolution.
Key Features:
  • Generates interactive HTML from git repositories
  • Uses literate programming style with embedded markdown and git commands
  • Preserves full repository context within documentation
  • Supports navigation through commit history and code changes
Use Cases:
  • Creating interactive tutorials for complex git workflows
  • Documenting the evolution of a codebase for onboarding new developers
  • Generating browsable project histories for technical presentations
Alternatives:
  • gitbook – GitBook is a general documentation platform, while LiterateGit specifically focuses on narrating git repository history
  • gource – Gource visualizes git history as an animated tree, while LiterateGit creates structured HTML narratives
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