Mac Update Git

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GUI Clients

Git comes with built-in GUI tools (git-gui, gitk), but there are several third-party tools for users looking for a platform-specific experience.

Logos

Various Git logos in PNG (bitmap) and EPS (vector) formats are available for use in online and print projects.

Git via Git

If you already have Git installed, you can get the latest development version via Git itself: Os x sierra compatible macs.

You can also always browse the current contents of the git repository using the web interface.

Introduction

I've seen a lot of questions on the web about how to update your Mac client to the latest version which contains the fix for the security vulnerability announced last week.
It is actually quite simple:
Open your terminal prompt and type the following:

If it comes back with the following result, then you are using Apple's Git, not the offiical distro of Git.

This version is NOT patched.
Furthermore if you type,

Mac Update Git App

and it returns

Then you are going to want to modify your PATH to make git look for the official distro (which we will install in just a sec) to just /usr/local/bin.

Mac Upgrade Git

Let's Fix it and switch Git Clients

Install Homebrew if you haven't already. It is easy just copy and paste this in the terminal window.

Assuming you have homebrew installed, type the following:

Install Git On Mac Os

Once it is installed, then type the following two lines, which will set our path to the local git distro instead of the Apple one.

Mac Update Git Extension

and you will see:

That is it! You are now updated to the official distro of Git on your Mac. To update it in the future all you will need to do is run the following line:

Mac Os Update Git

Until next time, Michael signing off.