Germany, 12th Feb 2026 — Git Tower, the company behind one of the world’s most popular Git GUI applications, has announced the release of Tower 15 for Mac, a major update designed to help developers keep repositories clean, organized, and easy to navigate. The release introduces Automatic Branch Management, enhanced branch visualization, and full compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe, further strengthening Tower’s reputation as one of the best Git GUI solutions.
As Git repositories grow, so does the number of branches—often leading to cluttered sidebars filled with merged, stale, or forgotten branches. Tower 15 addresses this challenge head-on by reducing manual cleanup and allowing developers to focus on what matters most: writing and shipping great code.
Git GUI with Automatic Branch Management for Cleaner Repositories
The standout feature in Tower 15 for Mac is Automatic Branch Management, which intelligently identifies branches that are no longer needed. Developers can now automatically or manually archive branches that are fully merged or inactive, keeping the workspace tidy without deleting valuable history.
Tower 15 introduces a new Archived Branches section, where branches can be hidden from the main view while remaining fully accessible. Branches can be archived via drag-and-drop, context menus, or automatically through new settings that detect stale and fully merged branches. At any time, archived branches can be restored with a single click.
This balance between automation and control makes Tower 15 an ideal Git GUI for teams and individuals who manage complex repositories.
New Branch Status Badges and One-Click Cleanup
To make branch management even more intuitive, Tower 15 adds new “Fully Merged” and “Stale” badges directly in the sidebar. These visual indicators immediately show which branches are safe to clean up and which ones haven’t seen recent activity.
When selecting one of these branches, developers are presented with a helpful hint view offering a one-click delete option, significantly speeding up routine repository maintenance. This feature alone saves time for developers who regularly work with large or long-running projects.
Improved History View with Fork Point Visualization
Tower 15 also delivers a major improvement to the History view, enhancing how developers understand their branch structure. The new Fork Point visualization clearly highlights the exact commit where a branch diverged from its parent.
Commits that occurred before the fork point are now visually grayed out, making it instantly clear which commits are unique to the current branch. If a branch contains no exclusive commits, Tower displays a clear message indicating this, removing ambiguity and guesswork.
This enhancement reinforces Tower’s position as a best-in-class Git GUI for visual clarity and developer productivity.
First GIT GUI with Full Support for macOS 26 Tahoe
Tower 15 is fully compatible with macOS 26 Tahoe, ensuring a smooth experience on Apple’s latest operating system. The update includes refreshed icons that align with Tahoe’s new system-wide theming options, allowing users to match Tower’s appearance with their macOS preferences.
Additional Enhancements and Stability Improvements
Beyond headline features, Tower 15 includes a range of refinements across the app. Pinned branches are now more reliable, multi-branch pinning is supported, sorting behavior matches system standards, and commit signing has been improved. The release also resolves several crashes and stability issues related to merges, rebases, worktrees, and conflict resolution.
Availability
Tower 15 for Mac is available now. New users can try the app with a 30-day Special Offer, while students and educators can access Tower Pro at no cost. For more information visit https://www.git-tower.com .
With Automatic Branch Management and enhanced visualization, Tower 15 further cements Git Tower’s mission to deliver the best Git GUI experience for developers worldwide.
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