gilt

The premium Open Source alternative to Git Submodules

🎯 Best for:Managing complex Git repository overlays and dependencies.

What is gilt?

A declarative tool that replaces Git submodules for managing specific directories across multiple repositories. It uses a YAML manifest to overlay remote Git content into local paths, simplifying complex dependency management.

Tech Stack
GoDevOps & CI/CD

Why gilt?

  • Declarative config
  • No submodules
  • Directory-level control

Limitations

  • Niche use case
  • Manual sync required
  • CLI only
3/5/2026
Last Update
7
Forks
2
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Git Submodules)
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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