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gitui

Git & GitHubGit

Git TUI, commits, and history from the terminal.

Git TUI, commits, and history from the terminal. Built by extrawurst.

Task fit

git tui, commits, and history from the terminal.

Lane

Review PRs, triage issues, inspect workflows, and keep repo work agent-safe.

Operator brief

Use gitui for git tui, commits, and history from the terminal.

Run `gitui` and see what comes back.

Repository family

extrawurst

First trust check

gitui responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

GitHub review loop

Install command

$ brew install gitui

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ gitui --version

gitui responds locally and is ready for the first real command.

First real command

$ gitui

First steps

  1. 01Install gitui.
  2. 02Run `gitui --version` first.
  3. 03Start with `gitui`.
  4. 04Install the CLI and make sure it is on your PATH.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

git tui, commits, and history from the terminal.

Use this when

You work with git workflows and want a fast terminal interface.

Hold off when

You need fully non-interactive usage for CI.

Trust and constraints

trusted90/100
Install readyTrustedCaution
JSON outputNo
Non-interactiveNo
CI-friendlyNo

Why operators pick it

  • gitui fits git & github well, especially for git tui, commits, and history from the terminal.
  • 914 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Verify with `gitui --version` first.

Constraints

  • Automation can be brittle.
  • Output is mostly plain text.
  • Start with read-only or dry-run commands.

Repository context

Other CLIs in this family

This is the only CLI surfaced from this family right now.

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)914
GitHub stars21.6K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 25, 2026