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git-iris

Self-hosted dev tools: an intelligent agent that understands your code and cra.

💎 Hidden gem★ 41 stars⑂ 9 forksApache-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

git-iris is an open-source dev tools project by hyperb1iss (hyperb1iss/git-iris on GitHub). It has 41 GitHub stars and 9 forks, is released under the Apache-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 7 September 2026.

GitHub stars
41
Forks
9
License
Apache-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
7 September 2026
Category
Dev Tools
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// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Fetch the source code onto your machine.

  2. Build the project

    Compile the release binary with Cargo.

  3. Configure the project

    Copy the sample config and adjust it.

  4. Run it

    Launch the compiled binary.

// features

Why people love it

Agent

Built around agent for a focused workflow.

Ai

Built around ai for a focused workflow.

Changelog Generator

Built around changelog generator for a focused workflow.

Cli

Built around cli for a focused workflow.

Open source

Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.

Self-hosted

Run it on your own machine — no account lock-in.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone

    Get the source on your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/hyperb1iss/git-iris.git
  2. Build

    Compile with Cargo.

    cd git-iris && cargo build --release
  3. Start

    Run the release binary.

    cd git-iris && ./target/release/git-iris
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does git-iris do?

It an intelligent agent that understands your code and crafts perfect Git artifacts, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is git-iris free to use?

Yes — the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.

How do I install git-iris?

Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.

What is git-iris written in?

It is primarily written in Rust, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.

Where can I get help with git-iris?

The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.

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