ungit

A web-based Git interface you run with Node.js and use from the browser, on any machine.

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About ungit

ungit is an open-source Git client that runs as a small Node.js server and shows its interface in your web browser. That makes it unusual: you can run it on a remote or cloud machine with only a shell and use the graphical interface from your laptop by browsing to its port. The interface presents the commit graph as connected nodes, and you drag branch labels to move, merge or rebase them, which some people find easier to understand than menus. It covers staging, committing, branching, stashing, fetching and pushing, works well with GitHub, and has Gerrit integration. It needs Node.js, npm and Git installed, and is set up with a single npm command. It is free and open source under the MIT licence. Development is steady but low-key, the visual model gets crowded on large repositories, and running a Git UI over a network port needs care with access control.

Best for: People who want a visual Git interface for a remote or headless machine.

What works

Runs on remote machines and opens in any browser
Visual drag-and-drop branch model
Free, MIT-licensed, one npm install

Why people leave

Requires Node.js and npm
Graph gets crowded on large repositories
Exposing it on a network needs care

Top ungit alternatives

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1
lazygit
Works over SSH in the terminal with no server or open port needed.
66.5
2
GitKraken Desktop
A polished desktop client with a similar visual graph.
62.6
3
SourceGit
A free desktop GUI with more Git operations and a clear graph.
59.6
4
Tig
Lightweight terminal history browser that is usually already installed on servers.
57.2

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ungit: common questions

Is ungit free?

Yes. ungit is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is ungit open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at FredrikNoren/ungit. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does ungit run on?

ungit is available for Web, Linux, macOS and Windows.

What are the best alternatives to ungit?

The highest-ranked ungit alternatives right now are lazygit, GitKraken Desktop and SourceGit. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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ungit facts

3 of 3 verified

License: MIT; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: MIT (MIT License).”
Interface: Web-based, used from the browser; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Web-based, meaning you can run it on your cloud/pure shell machine and use the ui from your browser (just browse to http://your-cloud-machine.com:8448 ).”
Requirements: Node.js, npm and Git; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Requires node.js (≥ 20.19.0), npm (≥ 10.8.2, comes with node.js) and git (≥ 2.34.x).”