GitButler is a Git-based model management shopper that permits builders to work on a number of branches concurrently, whereas sustaining correct model management.

It acts as a layer on high of Git that retains observe of the uncommitted modifications in a repository.. Modifications are grouped into digital branches, and these branches might be labored in parallel in the identical working listing. 

In response to the mission maintainers, the aim of this mission is to scale back context switching, as usually in Git branches are handled individually, requiring context switching to maneuver between them. In GitButler, the content material is all available. 

Some frequent use instances are fixing a bug whereas concurrently engaged on a characteristic or utilizing another person’s department with your personal to try it out. 

Key options of GitButler embody the power to handle commits by dragging and dropping, integration with GitHub, straightforward SSH key administration, and commit signing. It even has AI options that assist with writing commit messages and creating descriptive department names. 

“We love Git … On the identical time, Git’s person interface hasn’t been essentially modified for 15 years. Whereas it was written for Linux kernel devs sending patches to one another over mailing lists, most builders right this moment have totally different workflows and desires. As a substitute of making an attempt to suit the semantics of the Git CLI right into a graphical interface, we’re beginning with the developer workflow and mapping it again to Git,” the maintainers wrote. 

As of the time of this writing, GitButler has over 5.5k stars on GitHub and over 20 contributors.