gwm
gwm is a Rust-based command-line tool and terminal user interface for creating, switching, and managing Git worktrees across repositories. It supports per-repository bootstrapping through .gwm.toml and uses vendored libgit2 in a self-contained binary for developers.
Overview
10 featuresgwm sits in PulseGate's CLI tools & terminal category. It focuses on managing isolated Git worktrees and project bootstrapping without manually creating directories or switching branches. It is built as an open-source project for developers using Git worktrees. gwm is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. gwm is available on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.
It is developed by kbrdn1, and it first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 133 stars and 1.5k commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include worktree creation, worktree switching, and TUI interface. The interface is available in English and French.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- Worktree creation
- Worktree switching
- TUI interface
- Branch management
- Repository bootstrapping
- GitHub integration
- JSON output
- Daemon support
- TOFU trust
- Multi-platform binaries
Built with & integrations
- Astro
- /_astro/ in the HTML
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about gwm
- What does gwm do?
- Gwm focuses on managing isolated Git worktrees and project bootstrapping without manually creating directories or switching branches. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
- Who should use gwm?
- gwm is an open-source project built for developers using Git worktrees.
- Is gwm free?
- Yes — gwm is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
- What platforms does gwm run on?
- gwm runs on the web, the command line, macOS, Windows, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
- Is gwm still maintained?
- The GitHub repository shows 1.5k commits in the last 90 days.
- What projects are similar to gwm?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include gwork, Git Worktree Manager, and grove-wt.gworkGit Worktree Managergrove-wt
- Who develops gwm?
- gwm is developed by kbrdn1.
- When did gwm launch?
- gwm first shipped in 2026.
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