# git
> The most widely used distributed version control system

## Summary
The dominant distributed version control system for tracking code changes

## Capabilities
- Track changes to files with full history
- Branch and merge code efficiently
- Distribute repositories across multiple locations
- Support large-scale collaboration
- Integrate with CI/CD pipelines and hosting platforms

## When to Use
- You need version control for any project
- You want distributed version control

## Related Tools
- [tig](/tools/tig) (complementary)
- [git-stats](/tools/git-stats) (complementary)
- [git-annex](/tools/git-annex) (complementary)

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Source: https://littlescripts.sh/tools/git
