SnailGit is a TortoiseGit-like Git client, implemented as a Finder extension.
SnailSVN is a TortoiseSVN-like Apache Subversion (SVN) client for Mac OS X, implemented as a Finder extension. SnailSVN allows you to access the most frequently used SVN.
SnailGit allows you to access the most frequently used Git features, from the Finder context menu directly.
SnailGit also adds icon overlays to your Git working copies in Finder. It tracks your Git working copies and updates the icon overlays automatically, giving you visual feedback of the current state of your working copies.
In a few steps, you can start using SnailGit easily:
1. Enable “SnailGit Extension” in “System Preferences » Extensions”.
2. Clone a Git working copy with SnailGit (File » Git Clone…) or add an existing Git working copy to SnailGit.
3. Navigate to your working copy in Finder and right click to access SnailGit functionalities.
* FAQ
Q: There is no icon overlays / context menu for the files?
A: Please make sure that you’ve enabled “SnailGit Extension” in “System Preferences » Extensions”, and also make sure that you’ve added the working copy to SnailGit Preferences.
If your Git working copy is monitored by multiple Finder extensions, please make sure that SnailGit Extension comes first in “System Preferences » Extensions » Finder”, you can drag and drop the extensions to adjust the order.
If the problem persists, please disable “SnailGit Extension” in “System Preferences » Extensions” and then enable it again. The last resort is to relaunch Finder or restart your computer.
Q: What kind of URL schemes does SnailGit support?
A: SnailGit supports the following URL schemes:
– http://
– https://
– git://
– ssh://
Q: Does SnailGit work well with other Git clients?
A: In theory, SnailGit works with any kinds of Git clients that is compatible with Git 2.6, from the command line client to the GUI apps.
Q: Does SnailGit work for file managers other than Finder?
A: SnailGit is primarily a Finder extension, so it is likely that it will not work for other file managers.
Git comes with built-in GUI tools for committing (git-gui) and browsing (gitk), but there are several third-party tools for users looking for platform-specific experience.
If you want to add another GUI tool to this list, just follow the instructions.
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Price: Free
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Price: $79/user (Free 30 day trial)
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Price: Free
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Price: Free
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Price: Free
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Price: Free
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Price: Free
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Price: Free
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Price: $49.99, free evaluation
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Price: Free with in-app purchases
License: Proprietary
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Price: Free
License: GNU GPL
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Price: Beta / Free for non-commercial use
License: Proprietary
Platforms: iOS
Price: Free with in-app purchases
License: Proprietary
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Price: Free
License: MIT
Platforms: Android
Price: 1.99€
License: Proprietary
Platforms: iOS
Price: Free with in-app purchases
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Price: Free
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Price: Free Lite version, $59.99/user/year for PRO version
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Price: Free
License: GNU GPL
Platforms: Mac, Windows
Price: Free
License: MIT
Platforms: Windows
Price: Free
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License: Proprietary
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Price: Free
License: MIT
Platforms: Mac
Price: $9.99 / Lite version
License: Proprietary
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Price: 15.00€
License: Proprietary
Platforms: Mac
Price: €3.99/m or €24,99/y per user
License: Proprietary
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Price: Free
License: Proprietary
Platforms: Windows
Price: 20€/user / Free for non-commercial use
License: Proprietary
Platforms: Mac
Price: $24.95
License: Proprietary
Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows
Price: Free for personal use, otherwise $37
License: Proprietary
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Price: Free, but donations welcome
License: MIT
Platforms: iOS
Price: Free with in-app purchases
License: Proprietary
There are other great GUI tools available as well. Have a look at the list of interfaces, frontends and tools in the Git Wiki.