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Ungit

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Purpose
Ungit provides a graphical interface intended to make Git easier to use.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platforms
The README says Ungit runs on any platform supported by Node.js and Git.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · github.com
License
The repository states that Ungit is once again MIT licensed.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Auto refresh
Ungit watches the Git directory while a page is open and refreshes after Git operations or changes to files not ignored by .gitignore.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Cloud use
The README says Ungit can run on a cloud or pure-shell machine and be accessed from a browser.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Desktop packages
The README says prebuilt Electron packages are available and Git is still required.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Editor integrations
The README lists integrations for Atom, Brackets, and Visual Studio Code.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Gerrit integration
The README identifies Gerrit integration as available through a plugin.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Git hosting
The README says Ungit works well with GitHub.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
GitHub integration
The README says Ungit works well with GitHub.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
GPG limitation
Ungit supports Git commit signing configuration but says it does not support GPG authentication, so passwordless GPG authentication or a third-party GPG password must be configured for signed commits.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
Installation requires Node.js 20.19.0 or later, npm 10.8.2 or later, and Git 2.34.x or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation requirements
The README requires Node.js 20.19.0 or later, npm 10.8.2 or later, and Git 2.34.x or later.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Interface
Its web interface can run on a cloud or pure shell machine and be opened in a browser.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Known limitation
The README says running Git in a non-English language can cause unexpected behavior because Ungit parses Git command results in English.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Maintainers
The repository lists FredrikNoren, Jung-Kim, and campersau as maintainers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Merge tools
Users can configure an external merge tool, with Kaleidoscope and p4merge given as examples.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platform support
The README says Ungit runs on platforms supported by Node.js and Git.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Plugins
Ungit supports plugins, and its plugin guide explains how to create one and describes its plugin API.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security limitation
The README says Ungit does not support GPG authentication and advises configuring passwordless GPG authentication or a third-party GPG password to commit with GPG.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Web interface
Ungit launches a server and opens its user interface in a browser.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com

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