Simple-git is a lightweight interface to the Git command line, designed for Node.js environments. It simplifies interacting with Git repositories programmatically, handling complex Git operations with a fluent API. Ideal for automating Git workflows, managing branches, and pulling/pushing changes directly from your JavaScript applications. Easy to use and highly configurable, it eliminates the need for direct shell scripting for Git interactions.
Simple-git's release frequency has varied significantly since its initial releases in 2013. It experienced periods of high activity, particularly in 2015, 2016 and 2020, with multiple versions released each month. Release frequency has decreased since 2021, with many months having no releases at all. The latest release was in June 2025 with version 3.28.0.
Simple-git npm package downloads show a generally increasing trend from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 28 million. There was a significant jump in October 2024, followed by sustained high numbers. August 2025 downloads are incomplete and significantly lower than previous months.
