Legit is a simple command line tool that helps to manage your project repositories. It takes care of creating, deleting, and switching between branches. A Python script that wraps Git, it is designed to be used as a standalone tool, but it can also be used via Git aliases.
Legit represents Kenneth's philosophy of making complex tools more accessible. Rather than learning dozens of Git commands and workflows, Legit provides a curated set of high-level operations that cover most common development scenarios.
It is inspired by GitHub for Mac, which is a great tool for managing Git repositories. Legit aims to bring the same level of ease to the command line.
This is a fairly old project, created in 2011. I've been using it for a while now and it has saved me a lot of time.
Created in 2011, Legit predates many modern Git GUI tools and was one of the early attempts to simplify Git workflows through command-line abstraction. Its longevity speaks to the timeless nature of its approach to developer productivity.
Installation
To install legit, you can use the following command:
$ uv pip install legit
If you're on a Mac, you can also use Homebrew:
$ brew install legit
Usage
First, you have to install the git aliases:
$ legit --install
Syncronizes the given branch. Defaults to current branch. Stash, Fetch, Auto-Merge/Rebase, Push, and Unstash:
$ git sync
Publish a specified branch to the remote.
$ git publish
Removes specified branch from the remote.
$ git unpublish
Undos the last commit.
$ git undo
Get a nice pretty list of available branches.
$ git branches
Note: All of the above commands are aliases for legit commands.
Further Notes
Many thanks to Frost Ming for maintaining this project.
The handoff to Frost Ming illustrates the healthy lifecycle of open source projects. When original maintainers move on to other priorities, successful projects find new stewards who can continue their evolution and maintenance.
Enjoy!