pull-pal
v1.0 — open source

Never push outdated
code again.

A tiny CLI that blocks outdated Git pushes before they hit the remote.

Fast · Automated · Lightweight · Safe

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What we built

A safety layer in front of git push.

pull-pal is a CLI-based Git safety tool that blocks outdated code from being pushed. It intercepts your push, checks whether your branch is behind the remote, and stops you before anything stale ships.

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Compatibility

Works with any workflow.

From JavaScript projects to Go, Python, or simple Git repos — pull-pal works anywhere Git works.

No setup required per language or framework.

Safety

Never push outdated code.

pull-pal ensures your branch is up to date before every push so you don't accidentally ship stale changes.

$git push origin main

Error: branch is behind remote.

pull-pal blocked this push. run

`git pull` first.

Non-intrusive

Lightweight, non-intrusive, safe.

  • No auto-rebase
  • No changes to your code
  • No workflow modification
  • Just a pre-push check before code leaves your machine

Trust

Open source · Local · No config

pull-pal runs entirely on your machine. No telemetry, no accounts, no cloud. Just a lightweight hook that keeps your pushes clean.

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Process

How it works.

01

Install pull-pal using your package manager

One command. No config files, no environment variables, no boilerplate.

02

It runs automatically in your Git workflow

pull-pal hooks into Git's pre-push lifecycle. Nothing changes in how you work.

03

It blocks outdated pushes before they hit remote

If your branch is behind, the push is stopped. Pull, then push. That's it.

No setup. No configuration. Works immediately.

Stop wasting time on
broken pushes.

Install pull-pal in seconds and ship with confidence.

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