Zit

Zit is a git extension for managing multiple developers and coding agents changing one repository at the same time.

Zit is a git extension designed for repositories where several people and coding agents make changes simultaneously. Each session operates in its own copy-on-write workspace rather than a traditional git worktree, sharing files on disk until edited to save storage space. Developers can claim specific files, symbols, or Markdown sections to prevent conflicts, while automated checks ensure that merged code successfully parses and passes configuration requirements. Changes are evaluated against what has landed since the session started, preventing late collisions. It also records reasons and costs reported by agents such as Claude Code and Codex directly into git commit bodies. Teammates who do not install Zit remain completely unaffected because standard branches, history, and remotes stay plain git.

Zit at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: macOS, Linux, Web
Pricing: Free
Released: October 2026
Category: AI coding tool
Website: getzit.org

Key features

Copy-on-write workspaces
File and symbol claims
Automated change acceptance checks
Recorded agent reasons and costs
Live repository web view
Batch change landing

Use it for

Running multiple coding agents in parallel on one repository
Reserving files and symbols to prevent team write conflicts
Tracking agent token costs and reasons within git history

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