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TortoiseGitMerge

Windows diff and merge utility bundled with TortoiseGit for viewing differences, resolving conflicts, and applying patches.

Category
IDE workflow
License
Open source
Platforms
Windows

Best for

Windows users who already use TortoiseGit and want shell-integrated Git diff and merge workflows.

Strengths

  • Excellent Windows shell workflow
  • Bundled with TortoiseGit
  • Good patch and conflict workflows

Limitations

  • Windows-only
  • Tied to TortoiseGit habits
  • Less useful outside Git/shell workflows

Key features

Diff mode
Merge conflict editing
Patch file viewing
Windows shell integration

Install notes

Install TortoiseGit; TortoiseGitMerge is included.