Git Legends is an open-source command-line tool that allows developers to rewrite Git history like a pro. It was created by Boris Karaoglanov, a Staff Software Engineer with years of Git experience, to address real-world scenarios where editing commit history is needed. The idea sparked from situations many developers face – recovering lost progress, demonstrating project evolution in talks, or simply having fun crafting a “legendary” commit graph. We believe that your Git history is your story, and sometimes you need to edit the story after the fact. Git Legends was built to make that possible and convenient for software engineers and DevOps professionals alike.
Git Legends is completely free and open source, released under a permissive license. In true developer spirit, it’s a tool built by developers for developers – whether you’re a full-stack engineer, DevOps specialist, or Git power-user. The project is transparent and community-driven, so you can dive into the source code on our GitHub repository. We welcome you to explore how it works under the hood, reuse it in your own projects, or even fork it to put your own spin on the idea. Open-source isn’t just a license for us, it’s a philosophy: the more minds working on Git Legends, the better it becomes.
Who’s behind Git Legends? The tool is primarily maintained by Boris Karaoglanov, a Staff Software Engineer who focuses on building automation solutions for fast-paced SaaS companies. Boris poured his experience with Git and DevOps automation into Git Legends, crafting a solution he wished existed during his own projects. He started developing Git Legends in his free time as a fun challenge and a way to fill a gap in the developer toolkit. You can find Boris on LinkedIn and GitHub, and he’s active on the Git Legends Discord channel (linked from our GitHub repo) where he discusses new features and helps users. The enthusiastic response from early users and contributors has kept the project growing and improving.
The name “Legends” reflects the idea of legendary timelines and stories in your repository. We want you to be able to create a legendary Git history – one that might even amaze or puzzle those who see it. With Git Legends, you have a sort of time machine for Git, enabling you to craft a narrative in your commit history that stands out. It’s about creativity and control over your project’s timeline. Plus, let’s be honest: who doesn’t want to feel like a legend when managing their code? The playful name keeps things fun, reminding us that bending Git history (responsibly) can be an enjoyable part of coding.
Git Legends is a community-driven project, and we encourage you to become a part of it. If you have an idea for a new feature, spot a bug, or have feedback, you’re welcome to open an issue or pull request on our GitHub repository. New contributors are always welcome – you don’t have to be an experienced open-source maintainer to jump in. In fact, every feature in Git Legends started as an idea from someone in the community. We label beginner-friendly issues to help first-time contributors find a starting point. Whether you’re a seasoned Git power-user or an enthusiastic junior developer, your input can shape the future of the project. Our philosophy is that developer tools are best built with the developer community, so we value every suggestion and contribution.
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Need help using Git Legends or have questions? We’ve got several support channels for you:
Start with our detailed docs and Frequently Asked Questions page (available in the repository and website). We cover installation, commands, and troubleshooting tips to get you up and running.
For in-depth questions or ideas, you can post in our GitHub Discussions forum. It’s a great place to ask for help, share use cases, or suggest improvements. The community and maintainers actively monitor discussions and will gladly assist.
Join our developer chat on Discord (invite link is on our GitHub repo). It’s a casual, developer-friendly space where you can get real-time help, share what you’re building, or just hang out with other Git Legends users and contributors.
If you prefer email or have a specific inquiry, you can reach out to us at support@gitlegends.com. Please note that this project is volunteer-run, so responses might be in off-hours, but we’ll do our best to help you as soon as possible.
We’re committed to helping users get the most out of Git Legends. Whether you’re simulating a year’s worth of commits for a demo or backdating a few lost commits on a side project, we want the process to be smooth and well-supported for you.
Thank you for your interest in Git Legends. This project was born out of a desire to give developers ultimate control over their Git timelines, and we’re thrilled to see it used in creative ways. We hope Git Legends empowers you to bend time in your repositories and make your project history truly legendary. Keep coding, keep innovating, and let’s make some history together!