git swift
Lightning-fast branch switching with fuzzy search
A minimal CLI tool that lets you quickly find and switch between Git branches using a clean, interactive interface.
Features
- ⚡ Fast branch switching - Find branches faster than you can type their full name
- ⌨️ Keyboard-driven - Navigate and delete branches without reaching for the mouse
- 🔢 Smart shortcuts - Quick-switch to recent branches (
Alt+1..9)
- 🛠️ Git-compatible - Supports standard
git switch flags (create, detach, etc.)
Installation
Using npm (Recommended)
npm install -g git-swift
From source
go install github.com/ddddami/git-swift@latest
Usage
Interactive mode
Simply run:
git swift
This opens an interactive UI where you can:
| Key |
Action |
Type |
Filter branches |
↑ / ↓ |
Navigate list |
Enter |
Switch to branch |
Alt / Option + 1-9 |
Quick switch to branch # |
Delete / Ctrl+X |
Delete selected branch |
Esc |
Quit |
Direct mode
If you know part of the branch name:
git swift branch-name
This will switch directly to the branch if an exact match is found.
Pass-through mode
Pass standard git switch flags directly:
git swift -c new-feature
git swift --detach commit
Why git swift?
- Minimal UI - Just the information you need, nothing more
- Lightweight - Fast startup time, small memory footprint
- Zero configuration - Works out of the box
License
MIT