GitKraken

GitKraken offers desktop and command-line Git tools, IDE integrations, and code review products for developers and teams.

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About GitKraken

GitKraken is a suite of Git tools for developers and teams. Its main job is making repository work visible, with branches, commits, and conflicts shown in a visual interface. The same Git data can be used from the terminal, inside an IDE, or in Jira, which helps developers reduce context switching.

Key features

  • Desktop client showing branches, commits, and conflicts in one view
  • GitLens IDE extension for code history and authorship
  • Command-line interface for Git tasks
  • Merge tool with side-by-side changes and AI suggestions to review
  • Git Integration for Jira linking commits and pull requests to issues
  • Workspaces for managing multiple Git repositories across providers
Best for: Developers and teams that use Git and want visual, terminal, IDE, or Jira workflows.
Watch out for
  • Free Community plan is limited to local repos and public remotes

GitKraken at a glance

Type
App
Pricing
Freemium
Platforms
Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Details verified
Oct 21, 2026 · Official source
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Good for
Developers
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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GitKraken FAQ

Does GitKraken connect to GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket?
It states that it integrates with all leading Git hosts, including GitHub, GitLab, Atlassian Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps.
Which operating systems does GitKraken Desktop run on?
The features page says GitKraken Desktop works on Windows, Mac, or Linux.
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