Sapling

Scalable source control.

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Profile updated 2026-10-16

Console’s review

Aug 15, 2024 · Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Provides a similar interface to Git (and can interface with Git repos and GitHub pull requests), but uses a stack concept rather than local branches. First-class undo commands. Built-in web UI for reviewing stacks on top of GitHub PRs. Designed for very large monorepos. Doesn’t require everyone to migrate.

Tradeoffs

Is not “distributed” like Git - has more of a client/server model.

Is Sapling a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-08-15. Summary updated 2026-10-16.

Who it’s for

Developers working with very large monorepos should consider Sapling

Why consider it

Sapling provides a similar interface to Git and first-class undo commands

Keep in mind

Sapling has a client/server model rather than a distributed model like Git

Tech stack

Runs on: FreeBSD
Linux
Node.js
Windows
macOS
Integrates with: Git

Checked 2026-10-11

Source and notes

Version-control client provides macOS, Windows and Linux binaries and a FreeBSD source build; web UI requires Node.js.

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