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Breezy
What Breezy is
Breezy is a free, distributed version control system for collaborative software projects. Branches remain on the client machine, allowing commits while offline. Developers can apply changes from another branch without write access to that repository. Implemented in Python, Breezy supports multiple formats, including Git and Bazaar file formats and network protocols. Plugins can add or replace commands, network transports, and log-output customisation. It can be self-hosted and is available for Linux and macOS. Installation options include Debian, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Fedora, Homebrew on Mac OS X, pip, and source installation. The project is free software under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. Documentation covers publishing branches on Launchpad through SSH encryption and authentication. Community help includes documentation, Launchpad questions and answers, Matrix, IRC, and mailing lists. Windows is not yet supported.
Who it suits
Breezy suits software teams wanting distributed version control, offline commits, branch collaboration, plugin extensibility, or self-hosted deployment on Linux and macOS.
What it does well
- Offline commits on local branches
- Git and Bazaar format support
- Branch changes without repository write access
- Extensible plugin system
- Free GPLv2-or-later software
What to know first
- Windows is not yet supported
- No nested repositories
- Self-hosting requires installation and administration
- No hosted platform is listed
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Breezy | Free software · GNU General Public License version 2 or later | Free |
As breezy-vcs.org lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Breezy provides distributed, offline-capable version control with Git and Bazaar compatibility and extensive plugin options. Its free, self-hosted model fits Linux and macOS users, but Windows support and nested repositories are absent.
Facts from Breezy's own pages
- Branch collaboration
- Breezy lets developers apply changes from another branch without needing write access to that repository. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Built-in formats
- Breezy has built-in support for Git and Bazaar file formats and network protocols. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Implementation
- Breezy is implemented in Python, supports multiple formats, and emphasizes hackability. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Install options
- The download page lists Debian, Ubuntu, FreeBSD, Fedora, Mac OS X via Homebrew, pip, and source installation options. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Issue tracking
- Bugs and improvement requests are registered and tracked in the Breezy bug tracker on Launchpad. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Launchpad
- The documentation describes publishing branches on Launchpad and connecting to it using SSH encryption and authentication. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- License
- Breezy is free software available under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Offline work
- Breezy keeps branches on the same machine as the client, so users can commit while offline. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Plugins can add or replace functionality, including commands, network transports, and log output customization. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Security detail
- For Launchpad publishing, the tutorial says Breezy uses SSH encryption and authentication to connect. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project lists documentation, Launchpad questions and answers, Matrix, IRC, and mailing lists as community support channels. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- What it does
- Breezy is a distributed version control system that helps people work together on software projects. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The home page says Windows is not yet supported. · breezy-vcs.org, 9 Oct 2026
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