GitMaps – Visualize and navigate codebases on an infinite canvas

Summary: GitMaps transforms code repositories into an infinite canvas where files are spatially arranged and layered, enabling intuitive exploration and editing. It integrates Git history with time-travel navigation and optimizes performance through adaptive rendering and viewport culling.

What it does

GitMaps loads a GitHub repo onto a zoomable canvas where files can be freely positioned and grouped into layers representing different code aspects. Users navigate commit history with inline diffs, edit files via an embedded CodeMirror editor, and access features like search, branch comparison, and a minimap.

Who it's for

It is designed for developers who want to visualize and manage complex codebases spatially, especially those working across multiple files or collaborating with AI coding tools.

Why it matters

GitMaps addresses the limitations of traditional file trees by providing a multidimensional view of code, improving context retention and making it easier to track changes and relationships across a project.