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Description:
Tool for smooth Git handover in mob programming sessions
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 5.4.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: mob-programming git collaboration developer-tools pair-programming
Install: brew install mob
About:
Mob is a command-line tool designed to streamline mob programming sessions by managing Git handovers efficiently. It allows team members to rotate control of the codebase seamlessly, ensuring continuous integration and reducing merge conflicts. The tool automates the process of starting, resetting, and completing mob sessions, enhancing team productivity.
Key Features:
  • Automates Git handovers between team members
  • Supports WIP (Work In Progress) commits and squashing
  • Integrates with Slack for status updates
  • Timer-based session management
  • Easy reset and done commands for session cleanup
Use Cases:
  • Facilitating remote mob programming sessions with rotating drivers
  • Maintaining a clean Git history during collaborative coding
  • Coordinating pair or mob programming in agile teams
Alternatives:
  • git-pair – Git-pair focuses on commit attribution, while Mob manages the entire session workflow including WIP commits and timers.
  • live-share – VS Code Live Share provides real-time editing, whereas Mob is a CLI tool focused on Git-based handovers and session management.
Version History
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