Git++ (gpp)

Git++ is an interactive Git extension that adds guided workflows and streamlined commands to simplify daily Git operations.

It provides an optional interactive layer on top of Git’s core CLI — enhancing usability without changing Git’s underlying behavior.

Installation

npm install -g git-plus-plus

After installation, Git++ configures Git aliases so you can run commands such as git goto and git pick directly.

Note: Administrative commands like gpp doctor and gpp rebuild must be invoked using gpp. All other subcommands can be run as either gpp <command> or git <command>.

Quick Start

# Verify installation and alias setup
gpp doctor

# Switch branches interactively
git goto

# Stage specific changes
git pick

# Commit and push all changes
git publish "feat: add new feature"

Overview

Git’s command-line interface is powerful but often verbose and unintuitive.
Git++ addresses this by providing an interactive and efficient developer experience with:

• Interactive selectors for branches and files
• Colorized and grouped output for better visibility
• Git aliases that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows
• Built-in safety checks for destructive operations
• Consistent, minimal syntax for frequent Git commands

Command Reference

Administrative Commands

gpp doctor

Checks Git++ installation status, PATH configuration, and alias setup.

gpp rebuild

(Re)installs Git++ aliases in ~/.gitconfig.
Used when aliases are missing or misconfigured.

Branch Operations

git goto [branch]

Switch to the specified branch.
If no branch is provided, opens an interactive selector.

git create [branch]

Create and switch to a new branch. Prompts for a name if omitted.

git delete [branches...]

Delete one or more branches. Interactive multi-select if none specified.
Displays a summary and requires confirmation.

git rename

Rename a selected branch interactively.

git track [branch]

Set the upstream branch for the current branch.
Defaults to tracking the same branch name on origin.

Change Management

git pick [files...]

Stage unstaged changes.
If no files are specified, opens an interactive multi-select menu with color-coded file states.

git drop [files...]

Unstage staged changes.
If no files are specified, opens an interactive multi-select menu with color-coded file states.

git publish [message]

Stage all changes, commit, and push to the remote branch.
Prompts for a commit message if not provided, and shows a pre-commit summary for confirmation.

git uncommit

Undo the most recent commit while preserving changes in the staging area.
Useful for adjusting commit messages or adding missing files.

git wipe

Discard all uncommitted changes and remove untracked files.
This command is destructive and requires typing confirm to proceed.

Configuration

Git++ does not create or manage external configuration files.
All settings are stored in standard Git locations, specifically:

• Aliases in ~/.gitconfig (managed by gpp rebuild)
• Existing Git configuration remains untouched

Development

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/farhadzaidi/git-plus-plus.git
cd git-plus-plus

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Run a specific command in development mode
pnpm dev goto

# Build for distribution
pnpm build

# Test local installation
pnpm pack
pnpm install -g ./git-plus-plus-1.0.0.tgz