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bit-git for Mac

Bit is a modern Git CLI

Quick answer: bit-git is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install bit-git. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What bit-git is

bit-git is a developer tool for macOS: bit is a modern Git CLI.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/chriswalz/bit.

How to install bit-git

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install bit-git.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install bit-git on Mac?

Run brew install bit-git in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is bit-git open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does bit-git run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is bit-git?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8506 in this catalogue.

What version of bit-git is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.2.