Get started with OpenTig
Set up OpenTig where your Git repositories live. Use the Windows desktop app, or run the CLI and connect through a paired browser.
Choose your setup
Windows desktop
Install the app on Windows 10 or later. Git is required on your machine.
Install for Windows →
OpenTig CLI
Run on Linux, macOS, or Windows with Node.js 24+ and Git.
Set up the CLI →
Browser access
Your browser connects to a running OpenTig instance. Files, Git operations, and installed integrations run on that host. Pair your browser using the link or code provided by OpenTig.
To keep the CLI running after closing your terminal, set up a background service.
Explore OpenTig
- Git workflows: files, diffs, commits, branches, and worktrees.
- GitHub and pull requests: review changes, create PRs, and choose accounts.
- Optional AI assistance: commit messages, split proposals, and PR drafts.
- Interface and preferences: appearance, shortcuts, and mobile navigation.
Configure your instance
- Browser access and pairing: connect another device and manage sessions.
- Security and privacy: local data, permissions, and AI context.
Build and contribute
Start with contributing and development and packaging. Read the architecture guide for the server and client boundaries, or the website guide to work on this site.