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They've gone to all the trouble of building an app using web technologies, but don't offer a Linux version? I develop on Linux because I deploy on Linux. I don't need a virtual assistant or animated emojis. I would quite like a nice Git UI however.

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There's an open issue: https://github.com/desktop/desktop/issues/1525

Some people have gotten it to work and they've indicated that they're interested in officially supporting it at some point. Perhaps it will get more attention now that the 1.0 release is finally done.

I still think git-cola is one of my favourite Git Ui's. Anyone know any other good ones?

https://github.com/magit/magit

Seconded, probably the _best_ git UI there is, in terms of feature coverage and productivity.

Coincidentally, it's currently on Kickstarter[0]. Mind you, this is a fully functional, mature and free product - the author is just trying to fund next few years of development.

[0] - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1681258897/its-magit-th...

GitKraken is the best GitUI I've ever used. I highly recommend it. I use it for personal projects and at work. Professional License is really reasonable.

Ugh, that pricing model though. $50/yr for something as 'simple' as a frontend for git when so many comparable alternatives exist for free.

As much as i would like to agree with you, it should be a simple problem and there should be many comparable alternatives available, i can't because frankly all of the free clients in the wild suck in one way or another. I've been looking for years but everything i tried either looks like a cheap hack made with TkInter or lack one or two vital features. One might have a good branch viewer but lacks interactive staging, another client the opposite, etc.

I haven't tried gitkraken though, maybe it sucks equally much, my point is that there is an open market spot for good git GUI.

I have yet to find a single Git Front end that allows drag and dropping of branches. Feel free to enlighten me.

Happy to let you know that Tower supports this: https://www.git-tower.com/help/faq-and-tips/tips-and-tricks#...

Disclaimer: I'm from the Tower team. If you have any questions we're happy to help: https://bit.ly/towersupport

SmartGit

While not perfect, it does help that it's free for non-commercial use

SmartGit - It's cross-platform and written in Java. Unlike most Java GUIs, this one looks professional, well thought out and has been quite stable as a daily driver. There is a commercial license, but the free version is quite sufficient for individual use.

gitg is a nice GNOME Git GUI https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Gitg/

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