Lazygit — Simple Terminal UI for Git Commands

What it is

Lazygit is a terminal user interface for git written in Go by Jesse Duffield. It replaces the dozens of git command-line verbs with panels for files, branches, commits, stashes, and remotes. Built on gocui with vim-like navigation, it makes staging, rebasing, cherry-picking, and conflict resolution visual and fast.

The tool is for developers who live in the terminal and want a faster alternative to git add, git commit, and git rebase sequences.

How it saves time or tokens

Interactive rebasing in raw git requires memorizing flags like --onto, --continue, and --abort. Lazygit turns these into single-key actions. Visual conflict resolution shows both sides inline, eliminating the need to open a separate merge tool. Typical git workflows that take 5-10 commands compress into 2-3 keystrokes.

How to use

1. Install via your package manager: brew install lazygit (macOS), sudo apt install lazygit (Debian/Ubuntu), or go install github.com/jesseduffield/lazygit@latest.
2. Navigate to any git repository in your terminal.
3. Run lazygit to launch the TUI.

Example

# Install lazygit
brew install lazygit

# Launch in your project
cd ~/my-project
lazygit

# Essential keybindings inside lazygit:
# space  - stage/unstage file
# c      - commit
# P      - push
# p      - pull
# b      - branches panel
# r      - rebase onto
# m      - merge
# z      - undo
# ?      - help menu

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Common pitfalls

• Lazygit uses your global git config. If you have custom merge tools or diff settings, they apply inside the TUI as well.
• The z (undo) feature uses git reflog under the hood. It cannot undo operations that git reflog does not track, such as dropping stashes.
• On first launch, the default layout may feel cramped on small terminals. Resize your terminal to at least 120x40 for a comfortable experience.