Gitu

A terminal Git client inspired by Magit, for people who like its workflow but not Emacs.

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About Gitu

Gitu is a terminal user interface for Git written in Rust that copies the workflow of Magit, the much-loved Emacs package, without needing Emacs. You get a status screen with collapsible sections for untracked, unstaged and staged changes, and mnemonic key sequences open menus for committing, branching, rebasing, fetching, pushing, stashing and resetting, much as Magit's transient menus do. Staging works by file, hunk or line, and you can discard or reverse changes directly from the diff. The project states that it aims to implement many of Magit's core features over time, so coverage is still growing and some advanced operations are missing. It runs on Linux, macOS and Windows and is installed with cargo or package managers. It is free and open source under the MIT licence. Gitu is a good fit for former Emacs users and for anyone who finds lazygit's panel layout busy and prefers a single, text-first status view.

Best for: Magit fans who want the same workflow in a plain terminal.

What works

Magit-style keys and status view outside Emacs
Line and hunk staging from the diff
Free, MIT-licensed and lightweight

Why people leave

Still implementing many Magit features
Smaller community than lazygit
Keyboard-only, with a learning curve for non-Magit users

Top Gitu alternatives

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1
Magit
The original, far more complete, if you are open to running it inside Emacs.
66.5
2
Neogit
The same Magit-style workflow built into Neovim.
62.6
3
lazygit
More features today, with a panel layout instead of a single status view.
59.6
4
gitui
Another Rust terminal client focused on speed and on-screen help.
57.2

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Gitu: common questions

Is Gitu free?

Yes. Gitu is free, open-source software.

Is Gitu open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at altsem/gitu.

What platforms does Gitu run on?

Gitu is available for Linux, macOS and Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Gitu?

The highest-ranked Gitu alternatives right now are Magit, Neogit and lazygit. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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