GitQlient For Linux

Typically considered a godsend for beginner Git users, Git clients are very valuable tools for advanced users as well. Sure, nothing beats the command line in terms of speed, but being able to interact with your Git repositories and projects in a visual way brings forth a lot of efficiencies and, arguably, comfort.

If you're looking for a Git client, oh boy, you have a lot of reading to do, as there are a multitude of very very good options out there. While most Git clients are packed with features "to the brim," GitQlient is focused on efficiency and low resource consumption.

GitQlient is the brainchild of a Swedish developer called Francesc M. It's mostly written in Qt and C++, and it's completely free and open-source, and it works on all major platforms out there (Windows, macOS, and most Linux distributions as well).

Originally a fork of QGit, it has since evolved into a more polished and capable product via the addition of lots of extra features.

GitQlient may not seem as polished or as impressive to look at as other Git clients out there, but rest assured, it packs everything most users need from such an app.

Of course, you get access to all the remote actions such as push, pull, branches, as well as submodules management. You're also provided with a quick way to handle tags and stashes, as well as submodules and branches.

One neat aspect of GitQlient is the fact that it allows you to open several repositories in the same window, making it pretty good when dealing with cross-project situations. It's also one of the few apps of this sort that has this feature.

You can edit files using the app's default text editor. The editor boasts syntax highlights for C++. Last but not least, the app also features both GitHub and GitLab integration.

For more information on the app and how to use it to its full extent, you can visit the very detailed documentation section.

Taking everything into account, GitQlient is without a doubt a very interesting project.

It's refreshing to see that such a product was created and is maintained mainly by its creator, and the fact that there's a lot of focus on making the app streamlined, and capable, all while keeping it optimized so that it doesn't hog resources is definitely worth appreciating.