About Git Extensions
Git Extensions is an open source graphical tool for managing Git repositories, built mainly for Windows. It gives you windows for history, file changes and blame, so you can work with Git without memorizing every command.
What it does
The tool shows the full commit log with a branch graph, which highlights the commits included in the current revision. You can follow the history of a single file even after it was renamed or moved. A blame view shows who last changed a line, and double-clicking that line takes you to the commit.
Key features
- Commit log with a branch graph
- File history that follows renames and moves
- Blame view that links to commits
- Windows Explorer integration
- Visual Studio plugin available
Who it's for
Git Extensions suits Windows developers who prefer a graphical interface and want Explorer and Visual Studio integration. It is also useful for anyone who needs to review the history of a shared project.
Pricing and good to know
The project is free and open source, and it accepts donations and sponsorships. The main version targets Windows, and version 2.x also runs on other platforms through Mono. An online manual and an issue tracker are available on the project site.
Highlights
- Shows the commit log with a branch graph
- Follows a file's history across renames and moves
- Blame view that jumps to the matching commit
- Adds integration to Windows Explorer
- Offers a Visual Studio plugin
