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git-tools for Mac

Assorted git-related scripts and tools

Quick answer: git-tools is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install git-tools. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What git-tools is

git-tools is a developer tool for macOS: assorted git-related scripts and tools.

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/MestreLion/git-tools.

How to install git-tools

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

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 git-tools on Mac?

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

Is git-tools open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does git-tools 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 git-tools?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7906 in this catalogue.

What version of git-tools is current?

The latest packaged version is 2025.08.