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GitAhead for Mac

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Quick answer: GitAhead is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gitahead. The project is open source. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GitAhead is

GitAhead is a developer tool for macOS: git Client.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/gitahead/gitahead.

How to install GitAhead

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitAhead on Mac?

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

Is GitAhead open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: gitahead/gitahead.

Does GitAhead run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GitAhead?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8563 in this catalogue.

What version of GitAhead is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.7.1.