Git-style version control for student team assignments
SaaS collaboration tools lack proper version control and granular permissions tailored for student group projects, leading to overwritten files and access chaos during assignments.
AssignBranch gives student groups a simple branching system for docs, code, and slides so multiple people can work on separate versions without overwriting each other. Professors can view the full history and approve merges before final submission. Built-in granular permissions let teams assign roles like Editor, Reviewer, or Viewer per assignment.
College and university students working on team-based course assignments
Assignment-specific branching and professor merge approvals that no general tool offers
supportive
Create separate branches for each section of an assignment
Assign Editor, Reviewer, Viewer per file or folder
View full commit history and approve final merge
Auto-freeze main branch at assignment deadline
Side-by-side changes with comments
Discussion tied to specific commits
One-click final submission package
Push grades and submissions to Canvas or Blackboard
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| course_id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| deadline | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| assignment_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| created_by | uuid | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| branch_id | uuid | No |
| role | text | No |
Relationships:
/api/assignmentsCreate new assignment
/api/branches/{id}/mergeRequest merge approval
/api/permissionsUpdate user role
5 users per group
Unlimited users
Unlimited
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 8% | $125 | $1,500 |
| Month 6 | 850 | 12% | $1,326 | $15,912 |
Git-style branching and professor-controlled permissions made for student teams
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Flexible pages
No real branching or professor approvals
Assignment-native branching and merge reviews
University email verification + assignment template library built from real course data
Post-pandemic group work is now mandatory but tools remain general-purpose
Students prefer free Google Docs
Focus on professor adoption and grade improvement proof
Success: 70% report weekly conflicts
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