GitChat
Connect and chat with your GitHub followers in real-time
FreeHelpersOpen Source865 impressionslaunches Jul 6
GitChat lets developers chat with their mutual GitHub followers directly from GitHub.
- for
- Developers who want secure, GitHub-based messaging without separate accounts.
- pricing
- freemium
Key features
- OAuth-only login — Sign in with GitHub OAuth, no password or separate account needed.
- Mutual-follow contacts — Only developers you follow back appear as contacts, preventing cold outreach.
- Repo-scoped channels — Channels are automatically created for repositories you have access to.
- Rich GitHub previews — Paste any GitHub URL and it renders as an interactive card inside the thread.
- Bookmarks & archiving — Star messages for later, archive completed threads, and keep searchable history.
- Synced GitHub teams (paid) — Enterprise plans mirror GitHub teams into chat channels automatically.
- Chrome side-panel extension — Shows the matching chat channel alongside code on github.com.
- Read-only permissions — Only reads your profile, orgs and repos; never writes to code and can be revoked.
Use cases
- Discuss a pull request with teammates without leaving the GitHub UI.
- Coordinate bug fixes by sharing issue links that render as rich cards.
- Create a private channel for a repository to discuss implementation details.
- Send a quick message to a mutual follower about a starred repo.
- Archive completed design discussions while keeping them searchable.
GitChat pricing
- Free0€Direct conversations with mutual follows · Private messages & contact requests · Rich GitHub previews · Repo channels where you have access
- Enterprise1€/user/month/monthConversation groups per repository · Synced GitHub teams · Automatic contributor sync · Invoices included
- Open Source & Startup0.50€/user/month/monthAll Enterprise features · Reduced rate for open source · Auto-validation for repos with 1000+ stars · Manual validation available
GitChat FAQ
Why can I only message mutual followers?+
GitChat uses your existing GitHub follow graph as the permission boundary, eliminating cold-outreach and spam.
What GitHub permissions does GitChat require?+
It requests read-only scopes: user:email, read:org and repo (to read private repos), and never writes to any repository.
Is GitChat free?+
Core features are free for individuals; paid plans add organization-level channel and team syncing features.
What happens to old messages?+
Threads can be archived, removing them from the sidebar while still searchable; starred messages stay bookmarked.
Do I need the Chrome extension?+
No, the web app works alone; the extension only adds a side-panel when browsing GitHub.
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