GitSwitch-Gui

Effortlessly manage multiple GitHub accounts from your desktop

GitSwitch-Gui is a powerful desktop application that simplifies the management of multiple GitHub accounts. Built with Tauri and React with rust, it offers a seamless experience for developers who need to switch between different GitHub identities effortlessly.

🌟 Features

Account Management

• 🆕 Add new GitHub accounts with ease
• 🔄 Switch between accounts with a single click
• 🗑️ Remove individual accounts or clear all accounts
• 👀 View all added accounts in a clean, organized list

SSH Key Handling

• 🔑 Automatic SSH key generation for each account
• 📋 Easy copying of SSH keys to clipboard
• 🔍 View SSH keys for any account at any time

User Interface

• 🎨 Intuitive and responsive design built with Ant Design components
• 🌓 Toggle between light and dark themes
• 📊 Clear visual indicators for active accounts

Security

• 🔒 Local storage of account information for enhanced privacy
• 🛡️ No storage of GitHub passwords or tokens

Cross-Platform Support

• 🖥️ Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
• 📦 Easy installation process for each platform

Utility Features

• 🔄 Automatic refresh of account list after actions
• ℹ️ Informative messages for successful actions and errors
• ❓ Built-in help and guide section for easy onboarding

🚀 Installation

Download the latest release for your OS from the Releases page.

Quick Start Guide

1. Windows

   • Download the .msi installer
   • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions

2. macOS

   • Download the .dmg file
   • Open the .dmg file
   • Drag the GitSwitch app to your Applications folder

3. Linux

   • Download the .AppImage file
   • Make it executable: chmod +x GitSwitch.AppImage
   • Run it: ./GitSwitch.AppImage

🎯 Usage

1. Launch the GitSwitch application.

2. Add a new account:

   • Navigate to the "Add Account" tab.
   • Enter your name and email associated with your GitHub account.
   • Click "Add Account".
   • Copy the generated SSH key and add it to your GitHub account settings.

3. Switch accounts:

   • Go to the "Switch Account" tab.
   • Click "Switch" next to the account you want to use.
   • The active account will be highlighted.

4. View SSH keys:

   • Use the "Show SSH Key" button next to each account to view its SSH key.
   • You can easily copy the key to your clipboard.

5. Remove accounts:

   • Navigate to the "Remove Account" tab to delete individual accounts.
   • Use the "Remove All Accounts" option to clear all accounts (use with caution).

6. Access Help/Guide:

   • Click on the "Help/Guide" tab for detailed information on using the app.

🛠️ Building from Source

To build GitSwitch-Gui from source, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have Node.js (v14 or later) and Rust installed.

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/biohacker0/GitSwitch-Gui.git
   cd GitSwitch-Gui
   

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Run the development version:

   npm run tauri dev
   

5. Build for production:

   npm run tauri build
   

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature-branch-name
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add some feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-branch-name
5. Submit a pull request.

Please make sure to update tests as appropriate and adhere to the existing coding style.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

If you find GitSwitch-Gui useful, consider buying me a coffee!

GitSwitch-Gui is a personal project made open-source to benefit the developer community. It's designed as a minimalist, go-to tool for managing multiple GitHub accounts without hassle. Enjoy using GitSwitch!