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Critiq

A high-performance native Git client built for the full development lifecycle with a "review-first" mindset. Features LSP-powered code intelligence, hunk-level staging, and seamless PR workflows.

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Cost / License

  • Pay once
  • Proprietary

Application type

Platforms

  • Mac  Fully signed and notorized
  • Windows  The app is not signed on windows (yet)
  • Linux
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused

Features

  1.  Syntax Highlighting
  2.  Ad-free
  3. Git icon  Git Support
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  Works Offline
  6.  Dark Mode
  7.  Portable
  8.  Full-Text Search
  9.  File Versioning
  10.  Support for MarkDown

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    Use it at work for everything from troubleshooting prod issues (by comparison release branches to figure out WHEN something was introduced) to PR reviews, to normal git operations

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Critiq information

  • Developed by

    DK flagbytebard

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Commercial product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $29.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

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What is Critiq?

Critiq is a native, high-performance Git client designed to bridge the gap between a powerful desktop GUI and an elite code review environment.

Most developers are forced to jump between a Git client (to manage branches/staging) and a slow web browser (to review PRs). Critiq combines these into a single, lightning-fast application that stays local-first and privacy-centric.

Critiq isn't just for reviewing others—it’s for managing your daily work.

  • Advanced Staging: Perform surgical commits with line-level and hunk-level staging.
  • Branch Management: Create, delete, and compare local/remote branches without the overhead of checking them out.
  • Deep History: Explore file evolution, trace "blame" authorship, and visualize your repository's timeline with a native-speed graph.
  • Merge & Conflict Resolution: Handle complex merges with a built-in resolution interface.

While it handles all your standard Git operations, Critiq shines when it's time to read code.

  • File Triage & State: Keep track of large PRs by marking files as "reviewed." Critiq persists this state even after you pull new commits.
  • LSP-Powered Intelligence: Navigate your diffs like an IDE. Get jump-to-definition, hover docs, and symbol search directly in your Git client.
  • Offline Support: Since Critiq is a native client, you can review pull requests on a plane, train, or anywhere without an internet connection.

We believe in human intuition over AI noise.

  • No Forced AI: Critiq is human-first. AI features are completely opt-in and toggled off by default.
  • Bring Your Own AI: If you want assistance, plug in your own API key (OpenAI, Anthropic, or local LLMs). Your code is never used to train models without your consent.
  • 100% Local: Your source code never leaves your machine.