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lazygit

Git & GitHubGit

Git workflows, staging, and history browsing from the terminal.

Git workflows, staging, and history browsing from the terminal. Built by Jesse Duffield.

Task fit

git workflows, staging, and history browsing from the terminal.

Lane

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

Operator brief

Use lazygit for git workflows, staging, and history browsing from the terminal.

Run `lazygit` and see what comes back.

Repository family

Jesse Duffield

First trust check

lazygit 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 lazygit

Operator pack

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

Verify

$ lazygit --version

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

First real command

$ lazygit

First steps

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

When to use / hold off when

Best for

git workflows, staging, and history browsing 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

  • lazygit fits git & github well, especially for git workflows, staging, and history browsing from the terminal.
  • 26,401 homebrew installs (30d).
  • Verify with `lazygit --version` first.

Constraints

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

Facts and links

Install withbrew
Homebrew installs (30d)26.4K
GitHub stars75K
LicenseMIT
UpdatedMar 25, 2026
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