gmk: Stop Typing Git URLs

😫 The Problem

We've all been there. You find an amazing library on GitHub, you star it, and then... you forget about it. Two weeks later, you need it for a project.

• "What was that repo called again?"
• Search through GitHub stars...
• Copy URL...
• git clone https://github.com/long-org-name/complex-repo-name.git

It’s friction. It breaks your flow.

🚀 The Solution: gmk (Git Mark)

I built gmk to solve this exact problem. It's a blazing fast, interactive CLI tool written in Rust that lets you bookmark repositories once and clone them anywhere, instantly.

✨ Features

• 🔖 Bookmark & Forget: Just run gmk set <url>. It automatically parses the owner and repo name.
• 🔍 Fuzzy Finder: Powered by skim. Type a few characters to find any repo instantly.
• 🌿 Smart Cloning:
  • Press Enter to clone the default branch.
  • Press Ctrl + b to interactively specify a branch (e.g., dev or v2).
• ⚡ Zero Friction UI: The interface appears inline and clears itself away after use, keeping your terminal clean.

📦 Installation

Homebrew (macOS / Linux)

brew tap kanywst/gmk https://github.com/kanywst/gmk
brew install gmk

Cargo (Rust)

cargo install gmk

🎮 How to use

1. Save a repo:
   

   gmk set https://github.com/rust-lang/rust.git
   

2. Clone it later:
   Just type gmk.
   

   gmk
   # Fuzzy finder appears... select 'rust' and hit Enter!
   

🛠️ Built with Rust 2026

This project was a great playground to explore modern Rust CLI practices:

• Clap v4 for argument parsing.
• Skim for the fuzzy finding engine.

🤝 Open Source

I'd love to hear your feedback or see your PRs!

👉 Give it a star on GitHub