GitSync

Android git client for syncing a repository between remote and a local directory

Documentation

GitSync is an Android git client that aims to simplify the process of syncing a folder between a git remote and a local directory. It works in the background to keep your files synced with a simple one-time setup and numerous options for activating manual syncs

• Supports Android 5+
• Authenticate with
  • GitHub
  • Gitea
  • HTTP/S
  • SSH
• Clone a remote repository
• Sync repository
  • Fetch changes
  • Pull changes
  • Commit new changes
  • Push changes
  • Resolve merge conflicts
• Sync mechanisms
  • From a quick tile
  • When an app is opened or closed
  • From a custom intent (advanced)
• Settings
  • Customise sync message
  • Edit .gitignore file

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Build Instructions

If you just want to try the app out, feel free to use a pre-built release from the Releases page

1. Setup

• Clone the project

  git clone https://github.com/ViscousPot/GitSync.git

• Go to the project directory

  cd GitSync

• Open the project in Android Studio
• Sync the gradle project

2. Secrets

• Rename Secrets.kt.template to Secrets.kt
• Visit https://github.com/settings/developers
• Select OAuth Apps
• Select New OAuth App
  • Application Name: GitSync
  • Homepage URL: https://github.com/ViscousPot/GitSync
  • Authorization callback URL: gitsync://auth
  • Enable Device Flow: leave unchecked
• Fill Secrets.kt with the new OAuth App ID and SECRET

3. Build & Run

• Build from within Android Studio

Support

For support, email [email protected].

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Authors

• @ViscousPot

Acknowledgements

• KGit