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Dev tools · August 5, 2018

I made a tool that made me faster at Git

simple terminal UI for git commands. Contribute to jesseduffield/lazygit development by creating an account on GitHub.

I made a tool that made me faster at Git launched on August 5, 2018 with 551 votes, #7 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

This tool helps users work more efficiently with Git by streamlining common version control tasks. Designed for developers who want to speed up their workflow, it offers shortcuts and automation for frequent Git operations. The tool is open source and available on GitHub, making it accessible to anyone working with Git repositories who wants to reduce time spent on repetitive commands.

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