Get rid of Git submodules and never look back (now for GitHub users)

In plain words

This is a developer tool designed to eliminate Git submodules and replace them with an alternative approach. It launched in June 2022 and targets GitHub users who want to move away from submodule management. The tool addresses a common pain point in Git workflows by providing a simpler way to handle dependencies without the complexities traditionally associated with submodules.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

A better way to manage modular Git projects. Enable the Git X-Modules app on your Git server and sync your repository directories with external repositories Pin an X-Module to a certain commit, or sync it with any branch in the external repository. Change the settings at any time. Pull the whole tree from an external repository or specify its subdirectory with powerful exclude filters. Keep the history clean and tidy by squashing and rebasing module commits or preserve the module history in a parent repository with a merge option. Enable Git X-Modules on your Git server and use the standard Git tools to work seamlessly across multiple repositories. Enable Git X-Modules for your repository…from gitmodules.com

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