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GitFiend for Mac

Git client

Quick answer: GitFiend is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gitfiend. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GitFiend is

GitFiend 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://gitfiend.com/.

How to install GitFiend

  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 gitfiend.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GitFiend on Mac?

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

Is GitFiend open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does GitFiend run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is GitFiend?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10998 in this catalogue.

What version of GitFiend is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.45.3.