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Git Cola

A free, open-source Git GUI written in Python and Qt, focused on fast staging and committing.

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About Git Cola

Git Cola is a lightweight graphical Git client written in Python with Qt, maintained by David Aguilar with community contributions. Its main window is built around the commit workflow: a status list, a diff view where you stage or unstage individual lines and hunks, and a commit message editor, all with extensive keyboard shortcuts. A separate DAG view shows history as a graph, and there are tools for branches, stashes, rebase editing, and launching external diff and merge tools. Panels can be rearranged to suit your screen. It is free software under the GPL-2.0 and is packaged by most Linux distributions, with installers or instructions for Windows and macOS. Git Cola does not try to be a hosting-aware platform: there are no pull-request views or account integrations. It is a practical choice for Linux users who want a quick, dependable staging tool, and for anyone who prefers a small Qt app to a heavy Electron client.

Best for: Linux users who want a fast, keyboard-friendly staging and commit tool.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Quick line- and hunk-level staging
  • Lightweight Qt app packaged by most distros
  • Free, open source and cross-platform

Why people leave

  • Plain interface
  • No pull-request or hosting integrations
  • Mac install is less straightforward than on Linux

Top Git Cola alternatives

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  1. 1gitg logo
    gitg

    GNOME's own Git viewer, a natural fit on GNOME desktops.

    66.5
  2. 2SourceGit logo
    SourceGit

    A more modern open-source GUI with a commit graph and more Git operations.

    62.6
  3. 3Gitnuro logo
    Gitnuro

    Free and open source with a friendlier interface on all three platforms.

    59.6
  4. 4Kommit logo
    Kommit

    KDE's Git client, for Plasma desktop users.

    57.2
  5. 5lazygit logo
    lazygit

    Similar speed for staging, in the terminal instead of a window.

    55.3

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Git Cola: common questions

Is Git Cola free?

Yes. Git Cola is free, open-source software.

Is Git Cola open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at git-cola/git-cola.

What platforms does Git Cola run on?

Git Cola is available for Linux, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Git Cola?

The highest-ranked Git Cola alternatives right now are gitg, SourceGit and Gitnuro. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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