git-identity-switcher

Manage multiple GitHub identities effortlessly with git-identity-switcher, designed to prevent committing under the wrong identity. This tool allows for safe per-repository identity binding, ensuring that the correct user information is utilized—thereby eliminating mistakes and simplifying workflows.

Core Features

• Per-Repo Identity Binding: Assign a unique identity to each repository.
• SSH Key Management: Automatically generate and securely store SSH keys for ease of use.
• PAT Support: Seamlessly integrate Personal Access Tokens for HTTPS authentication.
• Secure Storage: Leverage OS keychain services (macOS Keychain, Linux Secret Service) for safeguarding sensitive information.
• Safety Hooks: Optionally employ pre-push hooks to prevent unbound pushes.
• Interactive TUI Interface: Use an intuitive text-based UI to manage identities.
• Fast & Lightweight: Operate with a single binary that has no additional dependencies.

Usage Examples

To utilize git-identity-switcher, follow this workflow:

1. Add an Identity:

   git-identity-switcher add identity
   

2. List Existing Identities:

   git-identity-switcher list identities
   

3. Bind a Repository to an Identity:

   cd /path/to/repo
   git-identity-switcher bind work
   

4. Check Current Identity Status:

   git-identity-switcher status
   

5. Unbind a Repository:

   git-identity-switcher unbind
   

Why Choose Git-Identity-Switcher?

Managing multiple GitHub accounts can often lead to confusion and errors, such as:

• Accidentally pushing to the incorrect account.
• Incorrect commit author details.
• Conflicts within SSH configurations.

git-identity-switcher addresses these issues directly by managing identities per repository, allowing developers to focus on their work without worrying about their configuration.

Additional Resources

For a live demonstration, view the YouTube demo showcasing git-identity-switcher in action.