SnailGit

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What SnailGit is

SnailGit is a Git client for macOS implemented as a Finder extension. It places frequently used Git features in Finder’s context menu and tracks working copies, updating icon overlays to show their state. Setup involves enabling the extension, then cloning or adding a working copy and right-clicking it in Finder. Remote URLs can use http, https, git, and ssh schemes. The maker says SnailGit should work with Git clients compatible with Git 2.6, including command-line and graphical clients. A command-line interface is included at /Applications/SnailGit.app/Contents/Resources/snailgit.sh. SnailGit Lite is free, while the full SnailGit listing costs $14.99, paid once. The Lite listing directs people with multiple repositories to the full version. The app is distributed through the Mac App Store and is not available outside it. The maker says it likely will not work with other file managers.

Who it suits

SnailGit suits macOS users who want Git actions inside Finder and work with compatible Git clients. It is relevant to people managing working copies through Finder rather than another file manager.

What it does well

Adds Git actions to Finder’s context menu
Shows working-copy status with icon overlays
Supports http, https, git, and ssh URLs
Includes a command-line interface
Offers a free Lite version

What to know first

Primarily supports Finder, not other file managers
Lite targets users with a single repository
Full version costs $14.99, paid once
Available only through the Mac App Store

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
SnailGit Lite	Free · Mac App Store	Free
SnailGit	Mac App Store · macOS 10.10 or later	$14.99, paid once

As langui.net lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

SnailGit provides Finder-based Git controls, status overlays, URL support, and a command-line interface on macOS. Check the Finder limitation and Lite restriction before choosing between the free and paid listings.

Facts from SnailGit's own pages

Availability: The maker says SnailGit is available through the Mac App Store and is not available outside it. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Command line: The Mac App Store listing states that SnailGit includes a command-line interface at /Applications/SnailGit.app/Contents/Resources/snailgit.sh. · apps.apple.com, 5 Oct 2026
File manager limit: The maker says SnailGit is primarily a Finder extension and likely will not work with other file managers. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Finder actions: It provides frequently used Git features from the Finder context menu. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Git compatibility: The maker says SnailGit should work with Git clients compatible with Git 2.6, including command-line and GUI clients. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Lite limit: The Lite listing says users working with multiple Git repositories should purchase the full version. · apps.apple.com, 5 Oct 2026
Maker: Langui.net says it develops apps for iOS and macOS and invites questions and suggestions by email. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Privacy: The developer indicates that the app does not collect data; Apple says this privacy information has not been verified by Apple. · apps.apple.com, 5 Oct 2026
Product: SnailGit is a TortoiseGit-like Git client implemented as a Finder extension. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Remote URL schemes: SnailGit supports http, https, git, and ssh URL schemes. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Repository status: It tracks Git working copies and automatically updates Finder icon overlays to show their current state. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026
Setup: Users enable the SnailGit extension, clone or add a working copy, then right-click it in Finder to access its functions. · langui.net, 5 Oct 2026

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