GitSync Lite
Git repos in your menu bar
Only for Mac
Free
Mac
GitSync lives in your menu bar and keeps an eye on all your git repositories. It scans your developer directories, shows which repos have uncommitted changes or unpushed commits, and helps you stay on top of your work.
KEY FEATURES
Git Repository Monitoring
- Automatically scans your developer directories for git repos
- Shows clean/dirty status, current branch, ahead/behind counts, and last commit time
- Tracks .git size so you can spot bloated repositories
- Configurable scan interval (5+ minutes) and scan depth
- Search and filter repos by status, provider, or name (Cmd+K)
Cloud Sync — Back Up What Git Ignores
- Back up untracked files (.env, databases, IDE configs) to cloud storage
- Supports iCloud, Dropbox (via OAuth), OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, or any folder you choose
- Per-repo file selection with a hierarchical file browser
- Auto-backup on every scan cycle — changed files are synced automatically
- Auto-restore when you clone a repo on a new machine
- Visual sync status icons: synced (green), pending changes (orange), restorable (blue)
- Click the cloud icon to sync immediately or configure files
- Configurable ignore patterns to filter noise files from the file picker
Remote Repositories
- Connect your GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket accounts via OAuth
- See all your remote repos alongside local ones in a single view
- One-click clone with protocol selection (SSH or HTTPS)
- Clone destination pre-filled from your scan directories
- Filter by cloned, not cloned, clean, or dirty
Shallow Clone Management
- Convert repos to shallow clones to save disk space
- Unshallow repos when you need full history
- Configurable default shallow depth
SSH & Credential Management
- Import SSH keys per host for secure authentication
- Store personal access tokens securely in macOS Keychain
- Automatic auth detection for remote operations
Preferences
- macOS System Settings-inspired design
- Manage scan directories, connected accounts, and cloud storage providers
- Customize cloud sync ignore patterns
- Configure scan interval and shallow depth
GitSync is a native macOS app that runs entirely on your machine. Your code and credentials never leave your device — cloud sync files are stored in the cloud provider you choose.
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Improvements
- Configure SSH key directly from the clone repo page
- Improved About window using native macOS standard About panel with styled credits and clickable links
- Window close now hides instead of destroying, preventing white screen on reopen
- WebKit helper processes managed by macOS jetsam for automatic memory reclamation
The developer, ssntpl.com, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- SWORD SOFTWARE N TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED
- Size
- 8.8 MB
- Category
- Developer Tools
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later.
- Mac
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Sword Software N Technologies Private Limited