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Review Code Like You Read Code.

Hover for types. Jump to definitions. Navigate symbols. In the diff: no tab-switching, no browser.

Critiq is a full-featured native Git client for macOS, Windows, and Linux, with LSP-powered code intelligence in every diff. Commit graph, staging, conflict resolution, security guardrails, and PR review in one workspace. $29 one-time. Yours forever.

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- Reviewing PRs in a browser tab with no code navigation.
- Context-switching to your IDE for every definition lookup.
- Paying $100/year subscriptions for a Git GUI you barely use.
+ Critiq fixes all three.

The Four Things a Review-First Git Client Needs

Critiq puts language-server navigation in the diff first, then keeps PR comments, risk triage, and Git history in the same review flow.

Read the Code, Don't Just Diff It

LSP-powered hover, jump-to-def, and symbol search in every diff.

A Full Git Workflow, Done Right

Commit graph, line and hunk staging, conflict resolution, command palette, and keyboard-first control.

Know Where to Look First

AI triages diffs by risk, explains complex changes, and maps caller impact.

Trusted by Default

Security guardrails: hidden-character scanning, gitleaks secret scanning, PR obfuscation detection, and signed commit profiles.

LSP. In the Diff. That's the Whole Thing.

Every diff in Critiq is fully LSP-aware.

Hover any symbol for its type. Cmd-click to jump to its definition, even across branches. Search by symbol, not by string.

This is the work your IDE does every day. GitHub's PR view, GitKraken, Tower, Fork, and Sublime Merge don't do any of it. Critiq is the only Git client that does.

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Everything Else You Expect From a Git Client. None of What You Don't.

Commit graph
Line and hunk staging
Merge conflict resolution
GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps OAuth
Self-hosted Gitea and Forgejo
Commit profiles and signed commits
Command palette
Hidden-character and secret scanning
AI BYOK: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Ollama

Critiq replaces your Git GUI. The LSP and AI are how it earns the right to.

AI as Your Spotter, Not Your Replacement

Critiq's AI amplifies your review. It doesn't replace it.

Explain

Plain-English summary of complex hunks and their callers.

Triage

Auto-rank files by risk so you start where it matters.

Suggest

Draft improvements and commit messages you choose to accept.

Bring your own key: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Ollama, LM Studio, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. No Critiq backend. No telemetry. No per-request fees.

Built in the Open, Shaped by Reviewers.

Critiq is built by one developer for real review work. The best way to evaluate it is to try it on your own diffs and send direct feedback.

Comparing Critiq With Other Git Clients?

These side-by-sides stay practical. They focus on workflow fit, review depth, platform support, and pricing instead of trying to force a one-size-fits-all winner.

Critiq vs GitKraken

A practical GitKraken alternative for teams that care more about branch and PR review, LSP in diffs, and diff-aware AI than broad Git productivity polish.

Read the GitKraken comparison

Critiq vs SourceTree

A practical SourceTree alternative for developers who want deeper review tooling, Linux support, and language-server navigation in the same Git client.

Read the SourceTree comparison

Critiq vs Tower

Tower is polished on macOS and Windows. This comparison will cover Linux support, lifetime pricing, and LSP-powered reviews.

Coming soon

Critiq vs GitButler

GitButler rethinks branching. This comparison will focus on review depth, PR comments, AI triage, and LSP in diffs.

Coming soon

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Individual Lifetime License

$29 · one-time

  • 14-day free trial; no card required
  • All future desktop updates included
  • Personal use on up to 2 devices
  • Bring your own AI key; no recurring fees
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I built Critiq for myself. I review code in it every single day, and I'll keep building it whether one person buys it or a thousand do. The $29 is so I get a small thank-you when it helps someone else, not to fund a roadmap or a runway. Once you buy it, every future desktop update is included. The developer

Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms does Critiq support?

Critiq runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux with the same review workflows across each platform.

How does LSP integration work?

Critiq uses a Neovim-style mapping from file extensions to LSP binaries, so if a server exists for your language, Critiq can use it.

Which Git providers are supported for OAuth?

One-click authentication supports GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps, plus self-hosted providers.

Which AI models does Critiq support?

Critiq supports Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Ollama, LM Studio, AWS Bedrock, Azure OpenAI, and any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

Will Critiq work offline?

Yes. All Git operations, diff browsing, blame, and PR reading work fully offline. AI features require an API connection to your chosen provider; everything else is local.

How does Critiq compare to reviewing PRs in GitHub's web UI?

GitHub's web interface has no code navigation: no jump-to-definition, no hover types, no symbol search. Critiq adds all of those plus AI triage inside the same diff view, while syncing inline comments back to GitHub.

Is there a team or enterprise license?

Today, only the individual lifetime license is available (up to 2 devices, personal use). Team licensing is on the roadmap; email hello@getcritiq.dev to be notified.