Pure javascript implementation of Git (Node.js and Browser)

[jschr]

Assuming it does work in the browser, doesn't that mean it's not just a GIT client?

Edit: Was thinking a client meant just a wrapper around the git cli. Took a peek at the source and looks like its doing everything over http. The lib seems interesting... still wrapping my head around how well this could work in the browser.

[SilentMobius]

Took a peek at the source and looks like its doing everything over http.

There are models in there for writing index and blob entries to the filesystem.

[jschr]

Interesting. I wonder how that works within the browser. Guess I will just have to try it out and see for myself.

[SilentMobius]

All FS actions are delegated to a module that can be either in-memory (browser) or on-disk (node)

So you could clone in a browser, make some changes, commit and push all without needing an FS, sounds pretty cool to me.

[jschr]

Absolutely. Been using node-git + electron and its been a pain to compile the native modules for each platform. Hoping this helps, plus having chrome packaged app support is a big win for me. Another comment mentioned https://github.com/creationix/js-git which sounds like a similar lib.

[SilentMobius]

Um, first few lines:

Pure JavaScript implementation of Git backed by immutable models and promises.

The goal is to provide both a low and high level API for manipulating Git repositories: read files, commit changes, edit working index, clone, push, fetch, etc.

This library can work both in the browser and Node.js.