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Description:
GUI for the git version control system
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.0b16@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git version-control gui macos developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask xit
About:
Xit is a native macOS GUI client for the Git version control system, designed to provide a clean and intuitive interface for managing repositories. It offers repository browsing, staging, committing, and branch management without the overhead of larger applications. Its primary value is offering a streamlined, native experience for developers who prefer graphical tools over the command line.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS interface and performance
  • Repository browsing and staging visualization
  • Branch and tag management
  • Diff viewing and commit history
Use Cases:
  • Managing Git repositories via a GUI on macOS
  • Visualizing code changes and history before committing
Alternatives:
  • Fork – Fork is a more feature-rich, cross-platform client with a free trial and paid license, whereas Xit is free and macOS-only.
  • GitHub Desktop – GitHub Desktop is tightly integrated with GitHub and focuses on simplicity, while Xit offers a more traditional, native Mac interface.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 29, 2025 8:54pm 1.0b16 0 VERSION_BUMP 17159c1b
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm 1.0b16 0 VERSION_BUMP 6c95cce9
Feb 27, 2023 3:40pm 1.0b16 0 VERSION_BUMP d3b4051f
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