Can I post a link to my git tool or service?
No, the "No spam" rule bans promotional posts, so you should only share genuinely useful git content and participate in discussions.
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r/git rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/git: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 119,071
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Category
- Technical product and developer communities
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Be nice: Be nice
- No spam: No spam
- No AI slop: No AI slop
Works well
- Ask a specific question about a git workflow problem you actually faced.
- Share a tip or shortcut you learned while using git, written in your own words.
- Start a discussion about a graphical client or code hosting service from the sidebar list.
- Compare two git tools or workflows based on your real experience.
Avoid
- Do not post promotional links or sales pitches, as the "No spam" rule will get them removed.
- Do not paste AI-generated text, as the "No AI slop" rule bans it outright.
- Do not be rude or dismissive to other members, since the "Be nice" rule is enforced.
- Do not post GitHub-specific questions here, because the community description sends those to /r/github.
What r/git Is For
This community is for people who use git, the free and open source distributed version control system. The description makes clear that git is not the same as GitHub, and that GitHub-specific posts belong in /r/github. People here talk about git itself, how it works, how to learn it, and what tools work with it. The sidebar lists documentation, graphical clients, and code hosting services, so the room is focused on the tool and its ecosystem.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter are "Be nice", "No spam", and "No AI slop". These three rules decide whether your post survives. The first one is about how you talk to people. The second one is about what you promote. The third one is about how you write. If your post fails any of these, it gets removed.
What To Post
A good post here is a real question or insight about git itself, written in your own words. You could ask about a workflow problem, share a tip you learned, or discuss a graphical client or hosting option from the sidebar list. If you are a founder, the only safe move is to be a genuine git user first. Write something useful, original, and human. Never lead with a product pitch.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that breaks the three rules. Do not post spam, because the "No spam" rule is clear and the policy brief says promotion is banned. Do not post AI-generated content, because the "No AI slop" rule bans it. Do not be rude or dismissive, because the "Be nice" rule is enforced. Also avoid posting about GitHub here, since the description sends those posts to /r/github.
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Common questions about r/git
Can I use AI to help write my post?
No, the "No AI slop" rule bans AI-generated content, so write your posts yourself.
Is this the right place for a GitHub question?
No, the description says Git is not the same as GitHub and directs GitHub posts to /r/github.
What kind of content is welcome here?
The description links to official documentation, graphical clients, and code hosting services, so posts about learning git, choosing a client, or comparing hosting options fit best.
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