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GitKraken v3.2
See what’s new in the latest version of our Git GUI client. A Favorites list for your repos, multi-select for discard, and more!
GitKraken v3.1
See what’s new in the latest version of our Git GUI client. The commit panel got a Cinderella-style makeover, external diff tools are supported, and more!
GitHub Universe 2017
The GitKraken team will be at GitHub Universe 2017. Participate in our contests to win swag, join our Slack AMA and use our promo code to support Maven!
GitKraken v3.0
In the latest release of GitKraken, we’ve added Git LFS (large file storage) support and made some other improvements. Learn more!
3 Reasons Students Should Use Git and GitKraken
Git is a powerful tool for version control, but it can have a steep learning curve. Using a Git GUI simplifies these 3 workflows & makes Git more intuitive.
GitKraken v2.7
In this release, you’ll discover improvements to some of our favorite gadgets like the Fuzzy Finder, Git hooks and more! Check out what’s new…
How to Use Fast Feedback Loops
Check out these tips on how you can use the Scrum framework and fast feedback loops to increase velocity and improve the quality of your software.
GitKraken v2.6
This release is anything but elementary. Search for all kinds of things, and perform countless actions from the new and improved Fuzzy Finder. See how…
GitKraken Tips V
We’re back with our fifth roundup of GitKraken tips. Check out these 11 GIFs that will help you use GitKraken to become a more productive Git user!
GitKraken v2.5
GitKraken v2.5 is now faster than v2.4, SourceTree v2.0, and the CLI. Windows Git client users will notice drastic improvements! See for yourself…
GitKraken v2.4
Discover who Dan Suceava is, and why our dev team set out to ensure GitKraken would no longer be the recipient of his expletives!
Learning Git: Rebasing in GitKraken vs CLI
Watch these videos to see how a basic rebase performed in the CLI compares to one performed in GitKraken, and what happens when conflicts occur.
Reduxifying GitKraken
When we used Flux for GitKraken, we encountered problems scaling with the architecture. See why we migrated the app from Flux to Redux and the benefits!
GitKraken v2.3
Read about the latest release of GitKraken, which introduces Git hooks support, regional-specific dates, new onboarding, and a free trial of GitKraken Pro!
Introducing GitKraken Walk-In Stores
Beginning Q1 2018, we’re offering a new way to get GitKraken: on Diskette at actual walk-in stores!
Performance Problems and Solutions in React.js Part 1
In part 1 of this series, John Haley, GitKraken Product Owner, lays out the 3 major performance problems encountered during the app’s development…
5 Electron Apps You Need to Try
Electron is a powerful framework that allows developers to create OS-native applications. Check out our favorite lesser-known apps built on Electron!
GitKraken v2.2
In this release, we’re introducing GitLab integration, a new repository management view, avatars in the left panel, HTTP/proxy credential storage and more!
6 Popular Atom Packages
Check out the Atom packages our devs use most! We love this code editor in part because of how easy it is to add packages that extend its functionality.
Introducing Node Sentinel File Watcher
Say hello to the new NSFW that’s entirely safe for work! Node Sentinel File Watcher (NSFW) is a file watching module built by an Axosoft dev for Node.js…
GitKraken v2.1
Happy Valentines Day! Here’s a quick summary of what you can enjoy from this most salacious of software updates…
Axosoft Donates $17K to ACLU
Axosoft donated 100% of GitKraken Pro revenues to the American Civil Liberties Union! Find out why we weren’t alone in supporting the ACLU’s fight.
GitKraken Tips IV
We’re back with our fourth roundup of GitKraken tips. Check out these 9 GIFs that will help you become a more productive Git user!
Learning Git with GitKraken
Git’s actions can be confusing and difficult to conceptualize. Learn how I was able to understand more of Git by using our GUI, GitKraken.
Axosoft Donates GitKraken Pro Revenues to Support ACLU
Axosoft will be donating 100% of GitKraken Pro revenues to the American Civil Liberties Union, for the next 3 days (Feb. 1st – Feb. 3rd). Find out more!
Gitflow
To adopt Git in everyday development, a model called Gitflow was created to help simplify release management. Learn how to get started with Gitflow!
Announcing GitKraken v2.0
We’ve done a performance overhaul so that everything is much more snappy; some operations are as much as 10x faster! Check out what’s new and improved…
GitKraken Pro Joins GitHub Student Developer Pack
We’ve partnered with GitHub to provide GitKraken Pro accounts free for students through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. Learn how to get the GitKraken Git Client and Glo Boards free!
Dev Room Confessions
The dev room is a sacred place where code is made & trust is earned. Find out if you’d survive! *Spoiler Alert* We dish about the GitKraken Chipotle button.
GitKraken Tips III
Check out these 10 GIFs that will help you use GitKraken, to become a more productive Git user!
Making GitHub Enterprise Support a Reality
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges the Axosoft dev team faced while implementing GitHub Enterprise support for GitKraken.
GitKraken v1.9
Now with GitHub Enterprise support (and more) you’ll boldly go where you’ve never gone before. Learn more!
The Golden Rule of Rebasing
An easy way to understand rebasing is by examining the timeline in Back to the Future. Let’s talk about Deloreans and the Golden Rule of rebasing!
GitKraken v1.8
We’ve continued improving the left panel, including: branch folders, button tooltips, and filtering! Read more to find out the details.
A Linux User Reviews our Git GUI
GitKraken is a Windows/Mac/Linux Git GUI helping thousands of coders commit with confidence. Don’t take our word for it. Read what one user has to say!
GitKraken v1.7
This release brings some performance and UX improvements to the left panel. Check it out: you’ll feel like your kitchen just got a makeover.
GitKraken v1.6
This is your doorway to the (friendly) upside down! You can now log in to GitKraken with your GitHub account, access your repos and do pull requests in-app!
The Hardest Things About Learning Git
Whether you’re a beginner or pro, there’s always challenges when working with Git. Check out these answers to the top 5 questions about learning Git!
GitKraken v1.5.4
We’ve been listening to your feedback and making improvements to our Git client. Check out what’s new in v1.5.4 of GitKraken!
GitKraken Tips II
These 6 GIFs will show you how to use GitKraken to become a more productive Git user. Check ’em out!
Introducing GitKraken Pro
Learn about the new edition of GitKraken, with even more features, and help raise money and awareness for the Nightscout Foundation, an open source technology project helping those affected by Type 1 diabetes!
GitKraken v1.5 Gives You Even More Control
Our newest release helps you visualize folders and files more easily with Tree View. And find out about upgrading to GitKraken Pro for even more features!
Doing Gitflow in Node: nodegit-flow
GitKraken developers regularly contribute to repositories like NodeGit. Find out about Nodegit-flow and how to use it to save development time!
GitKraken Tips
Learn how to solo a branch, use fuzzy finder, pull any branch, resize the graph, zoom in/out, amend a commit, create a PR, squash commits & more in GitKraken!
Clean Up Your GUI!
The newest features help keep GitKraken organized and even easier to use. Check out Command Palette, Squash and Merge No Fast Forward today!
It’s Here! GitKraken v1.3
New updates like viewing multiple commits and keyboard shortcuts have made their way to GitKraken v1.3. Check it out!
Resolve Conflicts: No Counseling Required
GikKraken’s merge conflict tool helps resolve conflicts right in app in a specialized view that saves you tons of time. Check it out now.
Axosoft GitKraken Announces Contest to Celebrate V1.0 Launch
Axosoft GitKraken celebrates V1.0 launch by announcing a contest with 3 ways to win cash & other awesome prizes! Find out how to enter #GKContest now.