Using Cursor Hooks for automatic version control
September 23, 2025 by Scott Chacon 3 min read

Using Cursor Hooks for automatic version control

With Cursor's brand new lifecycle hooks, you can now use GitButler for automatic version control of your Cursor agent work.

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GitButler 0.16 - "Sweet Sixteen"

GitButler 0.16 - "Sweet Sixteen"

September 12, 2025by Scott Chacon

GitButler 0.16 is out, featuring our new Agents Tab, AI tool integrations, rules, splitting and more!

GitButler's Claude Code tab

GitButler's Claude Code tab

September 11, 2025by Scott Chacon

GitButler's new Agents Tab brings Claude Code directly into your Git workflow, giving each branch its own independent development assistant.

GitButler's Annual Open Source Pledge Report

GitButler's Annual Open Source Pledge Report

September 10, 2025by Scott Chacon

GitButler is a member of the Open Source Pledge, which requires an annual blog post report. This is that report.

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