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Git is a fast, distributed revision control system with a rich command set that exposes both high-level operations and low-level internals.

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What is it?

Git is a distributed revision control system for tracking changes in source code and other files. Every clone holds a full copy of the project history, so developers can commit, branch, and inspect history without a central server, and synchronize with other repositories when needed.

The command set is broad. High-level commands cover everyday workflows, while plumbing commands give direct access to the object store and internal data structures, which makes Git usable as a foundation for other tools. The project is written mainly in C with shell scripts, and its documentation covers each command as well as a tutorial and a day-to-day command reference.

This repository is a read-only mirror of the Git source code. Contributions are submitted as patches to the project's mailing list, following the procedure in the SubmittingPatches document.

Key features

  • 01Distributed design where every clone holds the full project history.
  • 02Branching and merging for parallel lines of development.
  • 03Large set of high-level commands plus low-level plumbing commands.
  • 04Per-command documentation and a built-in tutorial via git help.

Use cases

  • Tracking changes and collaborating on source code in any software project.
  • Building custom tools on top of Git's internal object model.
  • Learning how version control systems store history internally.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Read the INSTALL file for build and installation instructions

  2. 2

    Read the tutorial to get started with Git

Things to know

  • The README gives no package-manager install command, so installation requires building from source per the INSTALL file.

In collections

CLI & terminal tools

Topics

#version-control#git#cli#distributed#hacktoberfest#shell

FAQ

What is git?
Git is a fast, distributed revision control system with a rich command set that exposes both high-level operations and low-level internals. Git is a distributed revision control system for tracking changes in source code and other files. Every clone holds a full copy of the project history, so developers can commit, branch, and inspect history without a central server, and synchronize with other repositories when needed.
Is git free to use? What license does it have?
git is open source under the Other license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is git still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to git was on Nov 6, 2026.
What can I use git for?
Tracking changes and collaborating on source code in any software project. Building custom tools on top of Git's internal object model. Learning how version control systems store history internally.
How do I install git?
Read the INSTALL file for build and installation instructions Read the tutorial to get started with Git
Where can I get git?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/git/git

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