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g2 for Mac

Friendly git client

Quick answer: g2 is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install g2. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What g2 is

g2 is a developer tool for macOS: friendly git client.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install g2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install g2.

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 g2 on Mac?

Run brew install g2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is g2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does g2 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 g2?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8112 in this catalogue.

What version of g2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.