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gitmoji for Mac

Interactive command-line tool for using emoji in commit messages

Quick answer: gitmoji is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gitmoji. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 26 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gitmoji is

gitmoji is a command-line tool for macOS: interactive command-line tool for using emoji in commit messages.

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 gitmoji

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

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 gitmoji on Mac?

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

Is gitmoji open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does gitmoji 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 gitmoji?

It was installed 26 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5895 in this catalogue.

What version of gitmoji is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.7.0.