Version control on Replit enables you to track, manage, and collaborate on your codebase with confidence. With built-in Git integration and GitHub connectivity, you can:
  • Track code changes and maintain a history of your development work
  • Collaborate with team members without code conflicts or lost work
  • Import, modify, and push code between Replit and GitHub
  • Work with branches to experiment with new features safely

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What is version control?

Version control is a system that records changes to files over time, allowing you to recall specific versions later. On Replit, version control is powered by Git—the industry-standard tool for tracking code changes—with a user-friendly visual interface that eliminates the need for command-line knowledge.
Agent checkpoints in the Git pane

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How version control works on Replit

All four version control options interact with the same underlying Git repository:
  1. Agent Checkpoints create commits automatically at important milestones when building with Replit Agent. Learn more about checkpoints and rollbacks.
  2. Git Pane provides visual access to the complete Git repository
  3. Git CLI offers command-line access to all Git functionality
  4. File History tracks granular changes within individual files
Choose the interface that best matches your needs, with the confidence that everything is backed by Git’s robust version control system.
FeatureAgent CheckpointsGit CommitsFile History
CreationAutomatic at logical pointsManual or scheduledAutomatic for user edits
GranularityFeature-level changesAny change sizeCharacter-level changes
DescriptionAI-generated summariesUser-written messagesAutomatic timestamps
RollbackOne-click restoreRequires Git knowledgeOne-click restore
Git capabilitiesFull Git capabilitiesFull Git capabilitiesNo Git capabilities
GitHub syncFull GitHub sync capabilitiesFull GitHub sync capabilitiesNo GitHub sync

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Getting started

Access version control in your Replit App by adding the Git tool to your workspace:
  1. Navigate to the Tools section in your Replit App
  2. Select the + sign to add new tools
  3. Select Git from the list of available tools
To import existing projects from GitHub, see Import from GitHub.

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Version control options

Replit’s version control is powered by Git at its core. You have multiple ways to interact with and benefit from version control:
Git pane showing the initialize repository button

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Automatic version control

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Git-based interfaces

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Key features

  • Visual Git interface: Manage repositories, commits, and branches without typing Git commands
  • GitHub integration: Connect to GitHub repositories for backup and collaboration
  • Import from GitHub: Turn any GitHub repository into a Replit App with a few clicks
  • Branch management: Create, switch between, and merge branches directly in your workspace
  • Conflict resolution: Identify and resolve merge conflicts with visual assistance

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Use cases

Tracking your personal projects Track changes to your code as you develop, allowing you to revert to previous versions if needed. The Git pane shows your changes visually, making it easy to commit meaningful updates. Collaborating with a team Work with multiple developers on the same codebase without overwriting each other’s changes. Create branches for new features, then merge them back when ready. Learn more about collaboration tools.

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Agent checkpoints

When building applications with Replit Agent, you benefit from an additional layer of version control through checkpoints. Checkpoints automatically capture the comprehensive state of your project—including workspace contents, AI conversation context, and connected databases—at key moments during AI-assisted development.
Agent checkpoints in the Git pane

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How checkpoints work

Agent checkpoints function as comprehensive snapshots of your entire Replit App state:
  • Automatic creation: Agent creates checkpoints at logical points during development
  • Complete state capture: Each checkpoint preserves workspace contents, AI memory, and database states
  • Implementation plans: Before making changes, Agent presents a plan for your review
  • Complex task tracking: Multiple checkpoints may be created for larger tasks

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Benefits for AI-assisted development

Agent checkpoints provide unique advantages when building with AI:
  • Safety net: Experiment confidently knowing you can easily restore previous states across your entire development environment
  • Progress tracking: See exactly how Agent built your application step by step
  • Logical milestones: Checkpoints represent complete features rather than arbitrary save points
  • Instant rollback: Return to any previous state with a single click, including database and AI context restoration
For detailed information about what checkpoints capture and comprehensive rollback capabilities, see Checkpoints and Rollbacks.
While Agent checkpoints are powerful for development with AI, consider using Git commits for long-term version tracking and collaboration, especially when working with external repositories.

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Next steps

To learn more about version control on Replit, see the following resources: