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Cross-Platform Git Client with Native Mac and Linux Support

Git Extensions locks developers into Windows-only workflows, forcing Mac and Linux users into outdated workarounds and unsupported versions. GitKraken Desktop delivers comprehensive Git functionality natively on Mac, Windows, and Linux with integrated repository management. 
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Why GitKraken Outshines GitExtensions:

Modern User Interface
Git Extensions presents cluttered panels that users report “get in the way of workflow.” GitKraken Desktop’s thoughtfully designed commit graph organizes branches and commits into an intuitive visual interface.
Simplified Repo Connections
Git Extensions requires manual SSH key generation and complex setup procedures. GitKraken connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps with one-click authentication.
Advanced Git Features
Git Extensions handles repositories individually with limited workflow enhancement. GitKraken Desktop provides command palette, drag-and-drop operations, interactive rebase, and predictive merge conflict detection
Modern User Interface
Git Extensions presents cluttered panels that users report “get in the way of workflow.” GitKraken Desktop’s thoughtfully designed commit graph organizes branches and commits into an intuitive visual interface.
Simplified Repo Connections
Git Extensions requires manual SSH key generation and complex setup procedures. GitKraken connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps with one-click authentication.
Advanced Git Features
Git Extensions handles repositories individually with limited workflow enhancement. GitKraken Desktop provides command palette, drag-and-drop operations, interactive rebase, and predictive merge conflict detection

GitKraken VS GitExtensions

Git Extensions makes you wrestle with clutter, workarounds, and setup scripts. GitKraken Desktop gives you a clean, modern Git experience that just works across Mac, Windows, and Linux.
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GitKraken AI
Linux, Mac & Windows compatibility
Visual commit graph
Merge conflict tool
File diff view
Interactive rebase
Pull request review
AI Commit explain
AI Commit message generation
AI Stash message generation
AI PR title and description generation
Integrated terminal

GitKraken Is Trusted By Devs & Enterprises Alike

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Hear Why Developers Love GitKraken

Beyond great customer service, @GitKraken's tools have transformed my Git workflow! Their Al Commit Composer is brilliant-automatically organizing messy changes into logical, clean commits with meaningful messages. Al-powered merge conflict resolution saves me hours weekly.
John C.
I've tried other tools but I found that GitKraken makes things so much easier especially for new user, and the way it integrates with GitHub is great and very easy to use. Again, very efficient with new git users.
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"GitKraken is the best git management tool I've ever used, and I don't have a development system where I don't use it. Thank you so much for a good, stable, quality product! "
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The Ultimate GitExtensions Alternative

For developers managing multiple repositories, GitKraken’s workspace features provide the organization capabilities that GitExtensions lacks entirely. Instead of juggling individual repository windows, you get unified repository management and streamlined Git operations.
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Secure cloud-backed services that span across all products in the DevEx platform to keep your workflows connected across projects, repos, and team members
Launchpad – All your PRs, issues, & tasks in one spot to kick off a focused, unblocked day. Code Suggest – Real code suggestions anywhere in your project, as simple as in Google Docs. Cloud Patches – Speed up PR reviews by enabling early collaboration on work-in-progress. Workspaces – Group & sync repos to simplify multi-repo actions, & get new devs coding faster. DORA Insights – Data-driven code insights to track & improve development velocity. Security & Admin – Easily set up SSO, manage access, & streamline IdP integrations.
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GitKraken Browser Extension

Your bridge between apps
Track PRs   –   View PRs in GitKraken or VS Code  –   Work More Effectively with Repo Providers
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GitLens for VS Code

Your IDE, Smarter with Git
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Navigate Git, Minimize Mistakes – Unblock PR & Code Reviews – Manage Multiple Repos – Code with Momentum
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GitKraken CLI

Ultimate CLI for Git Collaboration
Bring PRs, WIPs & Issues to the Terminal – Run Multi-Repo Commands – Manage Groups of Repos – Suggest Code Revisions 
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Your Command Center in the Browser
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GitKraken Desktop

Simplify Git For Any OS
Visualize Git, Minimize Mistakes   –   Unblock PR & Code Reviews   –   Manage Multiple Repos   – Resolve Merge Conflicts with Ease   –   Ramp Up Devs Faster
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