Latest Release v2.10.1 is here • Native JetBrains GitFlow

Master Git Flow Natively
Inside JetBrains IDEs.

Execute full Vincent Driessen Git Flow lifecycle directly inside IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, and WebStorm. No CLI tools required. Zero friction, complete safety guardrails, and deep issue tracker integration.

⚡ Zero External CLI Tools
🛡️ Protected Branch Safety
🔄 1-Click Divergence Sync
🏗️ Multi-Repo Support
Active GitFlow Architecture Overview git-flow --native-intellij
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Status Bar Widget & Quick Action Dropdown Menu IntelliJ IDEA 2024.2+ Compatible

Engineered for Developers Who Love Clean Git

Everything you need for strict Git Flow compliance without ever leaving your IDE or typing repetitive terminal commands.

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100% Native JetBrains APIs

No external Git Flow CLI binaries required. Works seamlessly through IntelliJ Platform's asynchronous Git4Idea engine with instant feedback and zero latency.

Learn about Git Flow model →
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Proactive Divergence Indicator

Never let features fall behind. Real-time status bar badge (⬇ N) counts how many commits you are behind develop, with instant 1-click automatic synchronization.

See 1-Click Sync in action →
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Dedicated 4-Tab Tool Window

Full visibility at your fingertips: Execution Logs with custom typography, rich Issues inspector, interactive visual branch Flow graph, and Jenkins CI/CD monitoring.

Explore the 4 Tool Window tabs →
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Deep Issue Tracker Binding

Directly integrates with Jira Software, GitHub Issues, GitLab Issues, and Redmine. Automatically generates sanitized branch names and updates status to In Progress.

View issue tracker setup →
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Safety Guardrails & Checks

Blocks accidental direct commits to main and develop. Detects uncommitted changes and divergence before allowing branch completion.

Discover safety layers →
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Jenkins CI/CD Live Stream

Trigger builds and monitor live console output streaming with smart ANSI coloring without switching to an external browser tab.

Monitor CI/CD pipelines →

Deep Dive into Each Capability

Browse dedicated guides for workflows, the 4-tab tool window, third-party integrations, and safety rules.

Workflow Engine

🌿 Branching Model & Lifecycle Guide

Understand how GitFlow Helper manages Feature branches, Release stabilization, Hotfix patching, merge-requests to GitLab, squash merges, and the real-time Divergence Indicator.

Read Workflows Guide →
Visual IDE Experience

🪟 Dedicated 4-Tab Tool Window

Step through the Logs tab (with customizable typography and multi-repo tagging), Issues tab, the visual interactive Flow graph, and Jenkins build tracking.

Inspect Tool Window →
Connected Ecosystem

🔗 Issue Trackers & CI/CD Pipelines

Step-by-step setup for Jira, GitHub, GitLab, and Redmine integration. Configure Jenkins pipeline triggers and monitor builds directly inside your IDE.

View Integrations →
Safety & Speed

🛡️ Safety Guardrails & Key Shortcuts

Commit interception checks, dirty working tree scanners, divergence blockers, plus a complete searchable cheatsheet of keyboard shortcuts for macOS and Windows.

Review Safety & Keys →

Hierarchical Branch Tree View

Navigate complex repositories with speed. Filter branches instantly with Speed Search, switch checkouts with one click, and manage local or remote branches effortlessly.

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💖 Open Source Support

Love Using GitFlow Helper?

GitFlow Helper is free and open source, built to make developers' daily Git routines smoother, safer, and faster. If this plugin saves you time and prevents headaches, consider supporting future development with a coffee!