Git Extensions is a Windows utility that provides an intuitive graphical user interface for managing GitHub repositories. It makes complex operations such as branch configuration, merging and conflict resolution more straightforward.

Repository interactions

You can view code changes line by line, automatically detecting and highlighting all differences. This is particularly beneficial when implementing project updates from multiple sources. Moreover, there is an option to merge separate codebases and quickly resolve potential conflicts. Tools to visualize the entire commit history are included as well.

Configuration

The Settings menu allows users to hide the number of changed files on the commit button, limit the maximum amount of loaded data and adjust other visual parameters. Additionally, it is possible to craft and run custom automation scripts to streamline repetitive tasks. There are flexible keyboard shortcuts for the following operations:

Browse;
Revision Grid;
Stash, etc.

The software can be integrated into Explorer, enabling quick access to all functions. You may select specific items that will be displayed in the context menu.

Features

free to download and use;
helps you manage and organize custom Git repositories;
instruments for comparing and merging separate code snippets are available;
it is easy to resolve arising conflicts in real time;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.