tig

tig text-mode git interface. Use for git browsing.

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Best use case

tig is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

tig text-mode git interface. Use for git browsing.

Teams using tig should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/tig/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/G1Joshi/Agent-Skills/main/skills/tools/tig/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/tig/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How tig Compares

Feature / Agent	tig	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

tig text-mode git interface. Use for git browsing.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Tig

Tig is an ncurses-based text-mode interface for git. It functions mainly as a Git repository browser.

## When to Use

- **Log Browsing**: `tig` shows the commit graph beautifully in the terminal.
- **Blame**: `tig blame file.txt` is faster than any GUI.
- **Staging**: `tig status` allows staging files quickly.

## Core Concepts

### Views

- **Main**: Commit graph.
- **Diff**: View changes.
- **Blame**: Who changed what.

### Navigation

Vim-like bindings (`j`, `k`) to scroll. `Enter` to drill down.

## Best Practices (2025)

**Do**:

- **Use as Pager**: Set `git config --global core.pager "tig"` (optional, but powerful).
- **Quick Blame**: Use it to find who broke the build in seconds.

**Don't**:

- **Don't use for complex writes**: Lazygit is better for rebasing/ops. Tig is better for reading.

## References

- [Tig Documentation](https://jonas.github.io/tig/)