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GitHub Desktop vs lazygit

A side-by-side look at GitHub Desktop and lazygit. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GitHub Desktop

GitHub Desktop

Development

GitHub Desktop is a open source graphical user interface desktop application for GitHub. It allows users to easily access GitHub's features and perform common git operations like commit, push, pull, and branch management.

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lazygit

lazygit

Development

lazygit is a simple terminal UI for git commands, designed for quick interactions with your local git repositories. It allows you to see the status of your repo, stage/unstage files, commit, push/pull, and more without leaving the terminal.

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