Repo Rocket is a sleek, user-friendly, cross-platform desktop application built with Python to dramatically streamline your GitHub workflow. Stop wrestling with the command line! Launch, edit, commit, and push with the speed of a rocket, all from one modern interface.
Repo Rocket is designed to be a miracle of simplicity and power, giving developers, hobbyists, and small business owners the ability to launch and manage repos effortlessly.
- ⚡ One-Click Repo Creation: Create a new GitHub repository, complete with a local directory, Git initialization, and an initial commit, all with a single click.
- 💻 Integrated File Editor: Edit files directly within the app, then save, commit, and push changes to GitHub—all without leaving the interface.
- 🎨 Visually Striking GUI: Manage your repos with a modern, black-themed GUI featuring yellow text and bright green buttons for a visually striking and productive experience.
- 🛠️ Templates Included: Choose from Empty, Python, or Node.js templates for pre-filled initial files (like
.gitignore) to get started instantly.
Repo Rocket is divided into two primary workflows: Create Repo and Edit Repo.
The launch phase handles the end-to-end creation of a new repository on both your local machine and GitHub.
| Field / Step | Description | Example / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Repo Name | Enter a unique name for your new repository. | reporocket-test-13000 |
| Access Token (PAT) | Your GitHub Personal Access Token is required to authenticate and create the remote repository. | Paste your GitHub PAT here. |
| New Directory Path | Specify the local path where the repository folder will be created. | /home/user/reporocket-test-13000 |
| Template | Choose a pre-defined file structure. | empty, python, or nodejs |
| Private Repository | Check this box to make the new GitHub repository private. | Toggle for privacy. |
| Username/Email | Used for Git commit authorship. | Defaults to unknown if left blank. |
| Launch Process | 1. Create local directory. 2. Initialize Git repo with README.md. 3. Apply selected template. 4. Create GitHub repo using PAT. 5. Push initial commit to GitHub. |
Success message displays the repo URL. |
The edit phase allows you to manage and update your local repository and sync changes back to GitHub.
- Browse Directory: Click "Browse" in the "Edit Repo" section to select the local directory of your repository. Files (excluding the
.gitdirectory) appear in the "Files" list. - Edit Files: Select a file (e.g.,
README.md) to load its contents into the integrated text editor. Make your changes directly. - Save Changes: Click "Save File" to write your edits to the local file system.
- Commit & Push: Click "Commit & Push"—Repo Rocket will handle the following:
git add .(Stage all changes).git commitwith a default message ("Update via RepoTinker").git pushto GitHub using your stored PAT—no prompts!
A success message confirms the push to your remote GitHub repository.
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