Our Mission
GitSy was created to solve a focused problem: how to synchronize a folder of personal files from an Android device with a Git repository while keeping ownership of the data. Instead of locking content into a proprietary note service, GitSy uses Git as the storage and synchronization layer.
Why Git for Notes?
Git is a proven version control system. The same properties that make Git useful for code can also help with personal notes and text files:
- Version History: Synced changes are committed to your repository
- Distributed: Your files can be cloned and inspected with standard Git tools
- Portable: The repository remains usable outside the app
- Ownership: Your data stays in repositories you control
The Technology
GitSy is built as a native Android application and uses JGit for Git operations. It works with folders selected through Android's Storage Access Framework, then synchronizes those files with an HTTPS Git repository.
Privacy & Security
GitSy does not provide a hosted storage service for your content. Your files remain on your device and in the Git repository you choose. Access control and repository privacy are managed through your Git hosting provider or self-hosted Git server.
Future Vision
The long-term goal is to make GitSy a practical companion for people who keep notes as plain files. Features such as richer note management, SSH support, OAuth, search, and advanced conflict handling belong on the roadmap until they are implemented.