⚠ Partial

macOS Xcode CLT git: Always 1–2 Releases Behind Current

git (Xcode CLT bundled) + macOS (any)

macOS ships git via the Xcode Command Line Tools. This version is typically 1–2 major releases behind current git — macOS 14 ships approximately git 2.39.x via Xcode CLT, not 2.43+. The CLT git is updated only when Apple releases a new Xcode or CLT update. For current git features or security patches, install git via Homebrew instead.

Workarounds & Fixes

Install Homebrew git: `brew install git`
Ensure Homebrew takes precedence in PATH over /usr/bin/git

Related Error Pages

Fix: git merge conflict how to resolve

Related Combinations

git 2.25 + Ubuntu 20.04 LTS ⚠ Partial git 2.17 + Ubuntu 18.04 LTS ⚠ Partial git 2.43+ + Debian 12 (Bookworm) ⚠ Partial git + Git LFS + Any OS ⚠ Partial

Last verified: 2024-10-01 · Category: git + OS / Features