Features Overview
GitGUI packs powerful features into a lightweight, intuitive interface.
Core Features
Visual Commit Graph
See your entire Git history at a glance with a beautiful, color-coded graph. Understand branch relationships, merges, and commit flow instantly.
Staging Panel
Intuitive file staging with one-click actions. Stage individual files or everything at once. Built-in commit prefixes and voice input.
Diff Viewer
View file changes in unified or split (side-by-side) view. Syntax highlighting, line numbers, and a minimap for easy navigation.
Branch Management
Full branch support with drag-and-drop merging. Create, checkout, merge, and delete branches with ease.
Productivity Features
Voice Input
Dictate commit messages using a local Whisper AI model. Completely offline and private — no cloud services required.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Extensive keyboard shortcuts for every action. Stage all files, commit, push, and navigate without touching your mouse.
Stash Management
Save work-in-progress with descriptive messages. Apply, pop, or drop stashes from the sidebar.
File History
Right-click any file to see its complete commit history. Track changes over time and understand code evolution.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GitGUI | GitKraken | Sourcetree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual commit graph | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Drag & drop merge | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Voice commits | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Offline voice AI | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Commit prefixes | ✅ Built-in | ❌ | ❌ |
| Split diff view | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Diff minimap | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Keyboard shortcuts | ✅ Extensive | ✅ Limited | ✅ Limited |
| File history | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stash management | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lightweight | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| One-time payment | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ (Free) |
| No account required | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
What Makes GitGUI Different
Speed First
GitGUI is designed to be fast. Launch instantly, switch repos quickly, and never wait for the UI to catch up.
Privacy by Design
Voice recognition runs locally. Your code never leaves your machine. No telemetry, no analytics, no cloud dependencies.
Keyboard-Driven
Every feature has a keyboard shortcut. Power users can work entirely without a mouse.
Simple Pricing
One payment, lifetime access, 3 years of updates. No subscriptions, no tiers, no upsells.
Getting Started
New to GitGUI? Start with the Introduction to learn the basics, or jump straight to Installation to get started.