Git Account Inspector

Git Account Inspector is a practical, cross-platform command-line tool designed to instantly diagnose, fix, and manage Git account configuration issues on any development machine. Built out of real-world frustration, it helps developers and teams eliminate the wasted hours spent troubleshooting “unauthorized” errors caused by mismatched Git usernames, emails, or credential setups.

Key Features

• One-Command Diagnostics: Instantly scans your Git configuration and credentials across all scopes (system, global, and local), highlighting any potential account conflicts or misconfigurations.
• Credential Helper Analysis: Detects stored credentials, authentication helpers (credential manager, keychain, cache), and flags any mismatches between expected and actual accounts.
• SSH Key Discovery: Locates and verifies SSH keys—ensuring the right keys are associated with your organizational or personal repositories.
• Profile Management: Lets you quickly create, save, and switch between multiple Git account profiles (personal, work, client) with a single command.
• Onboarding & Setup Checker: Instantly validates new developer machines to confirm the correct Git account is being used—avoiding wasted onboarding time.
• Clear, Actionable Reports: Outputs easy-to-understand diagnostics and step-by-step commands to resolve detected issues, minimizing the learning curve for users of all skill levels.

Who Is It For?

• Developers tired of debugging “unauthorized” Git errors and context switches between personal and work repos.
• Team leads & IT admins who want to streamline onboarding and reduce support requests related to Git account mix-ups.
• Consultants & freelancers who regularly work with multiple clients and repositories.

Benefits

• Save Hours: No more digging through config files or support forums—your account status and suggestions are always one command away.
• Boost Team Productivity: Reduce onboarding friction, support tickets, and blocked merges/pushes for distributed teams.
• Keep Accounts Clean: Quickly fix lingering or confusing Git identity issues, even on shared, old, or infrequently used systems.

How It Works

1. Run a Single Command: Launch the inspector to see your current Git user, email, associated credentials, and SSH keys.
2. Read Instant Diagnostics: Conflicting, missing, or suspicious configurations are flagged immediately.
3. Apply Smart Fixes: Follow automated suggestions or use built-in profile switching to correct your setup.
4. Export & Share Reports: Generate a summary report for further assistance or for IT support.

Supported Platforms

• Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Works in any development environment with Python and Git installed.

Git Account Inspector delivers fast, hassle-free solutions for a common developer pain point—empowering you and your team to code, commit, and deploy with confidence.