What is document version control?
Document version control records each change to a document. You see what changed and when, and you go back to an earlier version. Git does this for code, but Git is made for code and needs commands.
- No setup. Open a folder. Flashtype records changes from the start.
- Whole folder. A checkpoint saves all files, not only one.
- Diffs. Changed words, changed cells, and before and after for diagrams.
- Teams. Optional LixRay sync shares checkpoints with your team.
Flashtype vs Git vs Google Docs
Keep code in Git. Use Flashtype for documents, tables, and diagrams.
| Capability | Flashtype | Git | Google Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| No commands to learn | — | ||
| Local files | — | ||
| Checkpoint of a whole folder | — | ||
| Recording changes | Automatic | Manual commits | Automatic |
| Diffs | Words, cells, diagrams | Text lines | Words |
| Keep or undo each AI change | With commands | — |
FAQ
- How do I get version control for documents without Git?
- Use an editor with version control built in. Flashtype is a free Mac editor that records every change to Markdown, CSV, and Excalidraw files. You save checkpoints and restore them without Git.
- Does Flashtype replace Git?
- No, not for code. Use Git for code. Use Flashtype for documents, tables, and diagrams when people do not know Git. Flashtype uses Lix, not Git.
- Are changes from AI agents recorded?
- Yes. When Claude Code or Codex edits a file, you see the change as a diff and keep or undo it. Each change is recorded.
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