Full Native Git Engine
Powered by libgit2 for robust, fast, and offline-first Git version control on mobile and desktop.
Porcelain
The clean, fast, and native Git client for iOS and macOS
Designed for iPhone, iPad & Mac
Key Features
Unified Diff Viewer
Inspect code changes with side-by-side line number gutters, hunk headers, and syntax addition/deletion highlighting.
Interactive Staging Area
Stage and unstage individual files with one-tap gestures and track live staged change counts before committing.
Branch Management
Create, list, and switch between local and remote-tracking branches with safety checks for uncommitted changes.
Remote Sync & Escape Routes
Fetch, pull, and push smoothly over HTTPS, with built-in non-fast-forward divergence escape routes.
On-Device Keychain Security
Personal access tokens and credentials are securely stored in your hardware Keychain and never leave your device.
iOS Files App Integration
Access and edit working tree files directly in third-party editors and IDEs via document-in-place integration.
Universal Experience
Tailored interfaces for compact iPhone navigation, 3-column iPad split views, and full macOS desktop menu integration.
Private by Design
Porcelain connects directly to your Git servers over standard HTTPS protocols. No third-party servers, no analytics, no tracking, and no data collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an account to use Porcelain?
No account or registration is required. You can clone and manage public repositories immediately, or connect your private accounts using your personal access tokens.
How are my tokens and credentials secured?
All credentials reside strictly inside Apple's Keychain Services with device-only hardware protection (kSecAttrAccessibleAfterFirstUnlockThisDeviceOnly).
Can I edit files in other text editors?
Yes. Because Porcelain supports document-in-place and the iOS Files app, any editor that opens local files can work directly within your repositories.
Does Porcelain work offline?
Yes. All local Git operations—diffing, staging, committing, branch switching, and log browsing—run 100% offline.
Which Git hosting providers are supported?
Porcelain works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Codeberg, Forgejo, Gitea, and any custom self-hosted Git server accessible over HTTPS.
Get Porcelain Today
Available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.