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Retcon
What Retcon is
Retcon is a macOS app for rewriting Git history with drag-and-drop controls. It can reword, move, fixup, delete, split, and edit commits, while also supporting branch pulls, pushes, rebases, merges, creation, and deletion. The app previews changes instantly, shows detailed diffs for conflicts, and allows further history edits while conflicts remain pending. Almost any Retcon operation can be undone with Edit > Undo (⌘Z), including rebases, merges, pushes, and pulls. Remote access supports SSH and HTTPS authentication, keychain support, and full OpenSSH configuration. Listed integrations include Finder, Terminal, external diff tools, and SSH agents such as 1Password and Secretive. Telemetry is opt-in and anonymized, and the license says personal information will not be sold to third parties. Online activation and reactivation at least every 14 days are required for full functionality. After a subscription expires, repository browsing remains available, but history rewriting and commit creation are disabled. Pricing starts at $7.99 per user a month, with a 14-day trial and no free plan.
Who it suits
Retcon suits macOS developers who need visual Git history editing, conflict details, branch operations, and integrations with desktop tools. It is intended for personal or internal business use with a license for each user.
What it does well
- Drag-and-drop Git history editing
- Detailed conflict diffs
- Undo for almost any operation
- SSH, HTTPS, and OpenSSH support
- Finder and Terminal integration
What to know first
- macOS is the only listed platform
- No free plan
- Reactivation required every 14 days
- Expired subscriptions disable history rewriting
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (yearly) | —/year · 1 user · Up to three Macs · All features unlocked | On request |
| Individual (monthly) | —/month · 1 user · Up to three Macs · All features unlocked | On request |
| Enterprise | Custom · All Individual features · Priority support · Invoice-based billing · Custom pricing | On request |
As retcon.app lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Retcon provides broad Git history and branch controls in a macOS interface, with previews, conflict handling, undo, and authentication options. The trial is 14 days, and continued full functionality depends on paid access and regular online reactivation.
Facts from Retcon's own pages
- Activation requirement
- The license agreement requires online activation and reactivation at least once every 14 days to retain full functionality. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Retcon supports SSH and HTTPS remote authentication, keychain support, and full OpenSSH configuration. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- The license agreement identifies the company as Entreprise Nathan Manceaux-Panot, an individual enterprise established under French law. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Conflict handling
- Retcon previews changes instantly, shows detailed conflict diffs, and allows further history changes while conflicts are pending. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Git operations
- Retcon supports pulling and pushing branches, rebasing and merging branches, and creating and deleting branches. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- History editing
- The app supports rewording, moving, fixupping, deleting, splitting, and editing commits. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site lists Finder and Terminal integration, plus support for external diff tools and SSH agents including 1Password and Secretive. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Intended use
- The license allows personal use or internal business use, with a license for each user. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The feature list says all telemetry is opt-in and anonymized; the license agreement says the company will not sell personal information to third parties. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- Retcon is a macOS app for rewriting Git history using drag and drop. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Subscription expiry
- After a subscription expires, Retcon becomes read-only: repository browsing remains available, but rewriting history and creating commits are disabled. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The help page says support handles technical and payment issues and typically responds within three business days. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
- Undo
- Almost any Retcon operation can be reverted with Edit > Undo (⌘Z), including rebases, merges, pushes, and pulls. · retcon.app, 11 Oct 2026
Where Retcon stands on Freedom251
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