Adds startup clone support with a new clone request type and parsing.
It wires a CLI and IPC pathway to forward a clone to a running app.
UI and docs were updated to reflect startup clone behavior.
- Introduce StartupCloneRequest and argument parsing.
- Wire IPC to pass clone requests and clone on startup.
- UI updated to queue clone requests and trigger clone.
The changes introduce server-side commands to manage gitignore
rules and to untrack paths without deleting local files.
A new GitIgnoreKind enum and helper functions normalize targets
and build proper ignore patterns, and UI code was wired to use
these commands.
- add_to_gitignore command and related helpers
- untrack_paths command to remove paths from the index
- UI wiring to expose ignore and untrack actions in explorer
These changes update the docs to reflect the redesigned context menu.
HelpOverlay copy in EN/DE notes the separation of name, path, and count.
The changelog now records the context menu improvements in both languages.
- Update HelpOverlay translations to describe the redesigned context menu
- Extend changelog to mention the context menu improvements
- Align UI text with the new context menu design
The stash push feature now supports limiting the stash to
selected files via an optional paths parameter.
The UI passes file paths to stash_push and adds a
per-file context menu for scoped stash operations.
- Extend stash API to accept optional paths for scoped stashes
- Implement per-file stash actions via a status panel context menu
- Update tests and docs to reflect scoped stash behavior
This release bumps version numbers to 2026.8.5 across all
manifests and docs and includes UI refinements. The
status panel now uses lucide folder icons for tree view
and folders, replacing the previous icons and CSS.
- Replace the tree view icon with lucide FolderTree in status panel
- Use Folder and FolderOpen icons for expanded/collapsed folders
- Bump version to 2026.8.5 in all manifests and changelog
Adds Git LFS support to the backend API and related UI.
The app now exposes commands to inspect, install, track and pull.
A sidecar git-lfs binary is bundled and a prep script is added.
This prepares the correct binary for each target platform.
- Expose Git LFS status and management commands in API
- Bundle and prepare a sidecar git-lfs binary for targets
- Update packaging, docs, and README with LFS notes
Add a context-menu action to delete all branches in a folder at once.
Top-level remote folders are protected and the currently checked-out branch
is preserved. The BranchPanel API now includes folder depth to prevent
accidental bulk-deletes and summarizes individual failures after processing.
UI polish and localization were applied, and the package/version metadata,
changelog, and help overlay were updated for the 2026.8.4 release.
- Bulk delete with top-level remote protection and failure summaries.
- BranchPanel now tracks folder depth and disables unsafe context menus.
- Version bump, changelog/help overlay updates, and UI/localization tweaks.
This update introduces documentation for the Git Notes feature, which
allows users to attach additional context to commits without altering
the commit history. The new section includes detailed steps, commands,
and notes on how to effectively use Git Notes within the application.
- Added German and English documentation for Git Notes
- Included commands for viewing and managing commit notes
- Explained how to fetch and push Git Notes to remote repositories
This release adds upstream tracking for branches and a local-only
indicator in the UI.
The Git integration now exposes upstreams and supports publish flows.
This enables publishing and remote-tracking configuration.
- Introduces upstream tracking and local-only branch UI markers
- Updates toolbar to reflect publish-local state and status indicators
- Bumps version to 2026.8.3 and updates changelog
The changes are consistent across both German and English sections:
1. **Summary:** Updated to reflect building from source via AUR.
2. **Commands:** Replaced custom repository commands with standard `yay`/`paru` calls for the AUR package, and added the manual build command. The package name is standardized to `gitty-desktop`.
3. **Steps:** Changed the workflow description from managing `/etc/pacman.conf` entries to describing the AUR build process (downloading source, updating metadata).
4. **Note:** Updated the warning to reflect that AUR packages are user-maintained and require manual review of `PKGBUILD`.
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A new Changelog file has been introduced, documenting major user-facing changes across recent releases. Additionally, the HelpOverlay component was updated to include detailed sections on advanced Git workflows, including worktree management, line-level staging, and Arch Linux package automation instructions in both German and English.
- Added full changelog documentation
- Enhanced help with worktrees and line-staging guides
- Implemented Arch Linux package build steps
The help overlay component has been significantly expanded with detailed sections covering advanced version control topics in German. These additions provide users with deep dives into core Git mechanics, complex workflows, and troubleshooting guides. This greatly enhances the user's ability to understand and utilize professional Git practices within the application.
- Detailed explanations of the Staging Area and Index concepts.
- Guides for advanced operations like interactive rebase and cherry-picking.
- Comprehensive sections on common errors (e.g., detached HEAD, non-fast-forward).
This update introduces comprehensive language support (English/German) across the application, enabling localization for UI elements and settings dialogs. It also adds a dedicated Help Overlay component with detailed guides on using Gitty's core Git features.
- Adds language selection to App Settings
- Implements German translations in key areas
- Introduces global help documentation accessible via Ctrl+/
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