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First launch

If Git is missing​

GIT DELTA checks for Git at startup.

  • If Git is missing or older than 2.30, a blocking window explains how to install it.
  • Use the platform hints (for example winget on Windows or brew on macOS), then restart the app.

You cannot continue until Git is available.

Welcome screen​

When no repository is open you see:

  • A short prompt to open a local Git repository
  • Open Repository… — pick a folder that contains a .git directory
  • RECENT — reopen a repository you used before

Try this​

  1. Click Open Repository…
  2. Choose an existing clone
  3. Confirm the window switches into the main workspace (toolbar + sidebar)

Theme​

On first use, the theme follows Settings → General:

OptionBehavior
SystemMatch OS light/dark
LightAlways light
DarkAlways dark

Change it anytime from the settings gear in the toolbar.

Development folder (optional but useful)​

In Settings → General, set a Development folder.

GIT DELTA can scan that tree for Git repositories and list them in the sidebar catalog — handy when you jump between many clones (including ones used for pull request review).

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