Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is Branqo?

Branqo is a cross-platform Git management GUI for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides a visual interface for Git operations, AI-powered workflows, and supports multiple Git providers (GitHub, GitLab, Gitea).

Is Branqo free?

Yes. The core Git features are completely free with no limits, no account required, and full support for private repositories. Premium features (AI-powered workflows) are available for $4.99/month.

What platforms does Branqo support?

• Windows 10 (1803+) and Windows 11
• macOS 12 (Monterey) and later
• Linux: Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, Debian 11+, Arch, RHEL 8+

How big is the download?

About 15 MB. Branqo is built with Tauri (Rust), which is roughly 10x smaller than Electron-based alternatives.

Account & Subscription

Do I need an account to use the Free tier?

No. The Free tier works entirely offline with no account, no sign-up, and no internet connection required.

What happens when my free trial ends?

You automatically revert to the Free tier. All your repositories, settings, and data are preserved. You only lose access to AI features.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. Cancel from your Dashboard at any time. You keep Premium access until the end of your billing cycle.

How does the AI budget work?

Premium includes a weekly budget of 1,000,000 tokens. Token usage includes AI responses, system prompts, specialized assistants, and verification passes. The budget resets every Monday. If you need more, the Extra Usage add-on triples your budget (3M tokens/week).

Privacy & Security

Is my code sent to your servers?

Only when using AI features. The AI sends code context (diffs, not full files) for processing. The Secret Scanner redacts sensitive data before transmission, and code is never stored, logged, or used for training.

Can I use Branqo with private repos?

Yes. Unlike some competitors, private repositories are fully supported in the Free tier with no restrictions.

How are my credentials stored?

Branqo uses your operating system's native credential store:

• Windows: Credential Manager
• macOS: Keychain
• Linux: Secret Service (GNOME Keyring / KDE Wallet)

Is Branqo open source?

No. Branqo is proprietary software. However, we are committed to transparency about data handling and security practices.

Technical

Does Branqo work offline?

Yes. All Git operations work offline. Only AI features, provider integrations (GitHub/GitLab), and account management require an internet connection.

Can I use Branqo alongside other Git tools?

Absolutely. Branqo uses standard Git repositories. You can use Branqo, the Git CLI, VS Code, or any other tool interchangeably on the same repository.

Does Branqo support Git LFS?

Yes. Branqo supports Git LFS for large file storage, including tracking, pulling, and pushing LFS objects.

Does Branqo support commit signing?

Yes. Branqo supports both GPG and SSH key signing for commits and tags.