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git-sim visually simulates Git operations in a repository from a terminal command.
About git-sim
git-sim is a terminal tool that shows what a Git command would do in the user's own repository. It uses Git-like syntax, such as git-sim merge , and generates an image by default or a video showing the command's effect. It outputs jpg, png, mp4, or webm files, with dark mode by default, light mode option, and commit coloring such as by author. It requires installing Manim and its dependencies, includes a bundled git-dummy command to create a test repository, and animated output can be slow to generate.
Key features
- Simulate Git commands from terminal into JPG image by default
- Generate animated MP4 video with --animate flag
- Output in jpg, png, mp4, or webm formats
- Color commits by author with --color-by option
- Dark mode by default with light mode option
- Bundled git-dummy creates test repo with branches and commits
Best for: Visual learners, educators, and teams who want to preview and document Git operations.
Good for
- Open-source codebase
- Uses Git-like command syntax
- Outputs shareable images and videos for documentation
Watch out for
- Requires installing Manim and its dependencies separately
- Animated video generation causes significant performance slowdown
git-sim at a glance
- Category
- Development › Git & Code Hosting
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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git-sim FAQ
Which Git commands can git-sim visualize?
add, branch, checkout, cherry-pick, clean, clone, commit, config, fetch, init, log, merge, mv, pull, push, rebase, remote, reset, restore, revert, rm, stash, status, switch, and tag.
How do I generate an animated video?
Add the --animate flag to generate an mp4 video instead of a static image. Use --low-quality to speed up testing.
Can I use git-sim without an existing repository?
Yes. Use the bundled git-dummy command to generate a dummy repository, for example with specified branches and commits, then run git-sim on it.
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