• It is possible to reconfigure the text editor for Git whenever you want to change it. Note that Vim is the default editor for many programs.
• Any Mac text editor can be configured to work with Git commits. As a fan of both command line and simple/efficient text editors, I've found both MacVim and TextMate to be the best. If you aren't comfortable with command line type things, or with vi, I would recommend TextMate. It's an extremely nice.

Git is quickly becoming one of the world's most popular solutions for version control. Many popular projects are only available through Git hosts, and many teams are beginning to appreciate the value of the distributed nature of Git.

When I'm using Git on Mac and need to do a rebase, the Vim editor kicks in by default. I would prefer Nano – could someone please explain how to reconfigure Git to make it use Nano for rebase?

Thank you!

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git config --global core.editor 'nano'

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If you want to use nano as your editor for all things command line, add this to your bash_profile:

export EDITOR=/usr/bin/nano

This is assuming you're using the system nano. If not, edit to suit where your nano lives (e.g. /usr/local/bin, /opt/local/bin)

Remember to source your bash_profile after setting this or open a new terminal window for the settings to work...

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Using Atom as your editor

You can set your default editor in Git to use Atom if you have installed the editor.

1. Install Atom.

2. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

3. Type this command:

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You can set your default editor in Git to use Sublime Text 3.

1. Install Sublime Text 3.

2. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

3. Type this command:

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1. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

2. Type this command:

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1. Install Atom.

2. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

3. Type this command:

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1. Install Sublime Text 3.

2. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

3. Type this command:

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1. Install Notepad++.

2. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

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1. Install Atom.

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3. Type this command:

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You can set your default editor in Git to use Sublime Text 3.

1. Install Sublime Text 3.

2. Open TerminalTerminalGit Bashthe terminal.

3. Type this command: