Fast
Built end-to-end in Rust for speed and efficiency using smol, gix, and gpui for blazingly fast operations.
Fastest Open Source Git GUI
GitComet is built for teams that want fast Git operations with local-first privacy, familiar workflows, and open source freedom.
Available for Linux, Windows and macOS.
Free
Free to use for individuals and organizations.
Familiar
Familiar history browsing and drop-in difftool and mergetool compatibility.
Packages
Installing GitComet
Choose the package manager that matches your workflow and install GitComet with a native desktop setup for Linux or macOS. If you prefer direct downloads, the latest release builds are also available on GitHub.
brew tap auto-explore/gitcometbrew install gitcomet
curl -fsSL https://apt.gitcomet.dev/gitcomet-archive-keyring.gpg | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/gitcomet-archive-keyring.gpg >/dev/nullcurl -fsSL https://apt.gitcomet.dev/gitcomet.sources | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/gitcomet.sources >/dev/nullsudo apt updatesudo apt install gitcomet
git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/gitcomet.gitcd gitcomet && makepkg -si
Why GitComet
Built for large repositories and fast review loops
GitComet started from frustration with existing tools on huge codebases like Chromium. We could not find a product that stays responsive and functional when browsing large repositories and file diffs.
The app is designed for developers who spend real time in commit history, diffs, merges, and branch cleanup. Instead of hiding Git behind abstractions, GitComet keeps core workflows familiar and makes slow tasks feel immediate.
Opening the Chromium repository
Open time in seconds on Linux x64
1s
1s
3.5s
18s
25s
29s
43s
crashed
crashed
crashed
Measured on Linux 6.19.6-zen (x64), Ryzen 5950x, 128GB DDR4.
Community Goal
0 / 1,000 stars
If you like the product, we kindly ask you to give it a star on GitHub.
Editions
Planned features
GitComet starts with a full open source desktop Git workflow. The Professional edition is aimed at teams that want deeper integrations, release workflow support, and faster access to upcoming features without giving up local first development.
Open Source
€0 forever
Free for personal and commercial use.
- Full local-first desktop workflow
- Git remotes, pull/push, staging, commits
- Worktrees, branching, and full history
- Multi-repository browsing
- Inline and side-by-side diffs
- 2-way and 3-way merge tools
LIMITED TIME
Professional
€20 lifetime access
Limited-time offer: one-time payment for early adopters of Professional edition.
- Everything in Open Source
- Claude Code, Codex, and GitHub CLI integrations
- Code test coverage workflows
- GitHub and Azure DevOps integrations
- Priority improvements during early access
Join the Professional waitlist
FAQ
Common questions about GitComet
These answers cover the basics people ask before trying GitComet: platform support, pricing, installation, and how the product fits into an existing Git workflow.
What is GitComet?
GitComet is an open source Git GUI built in Rust for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is designed for fast repository browsing, diff review, merge work, and familiar Git workflows in local repositories.
Is GitComet free to use?
Yes. The open source edition is free for personal and commercial use. A paid Professional edition is planned for teams that want deeper integrations and early access capabilities.
Which operating systems does GitComet support?
GitComet supports Linux, Windows, and macOS. The homepage installation section highlights Homebrew, apt, and AUR paths, and release builds are published on GitHub.
How do I install GitComet?
You can install GitComet with Homebrew, apt, or the Arch User Repository. If you prefer to download binaries directly, use the latest release page linked from the site navigation and download buttons.
Does GitComet keep repository data local?
Yes. GitComet is a local first desktop client. It is built for developers and teams that want strong performance and privacy while working with repository history, diffs, merges, and remotes on their own machines.
