Git Command Generator

Quick Command Generator

Frequently Used Commands

Repository Setup & Creation

Initialize, clone, and configure Git repositories

git init
Initialize new Git repository
git clone https://github.com/username/repository.git
Clone remote repository
git clone https://github.com/username/repository.git my-folder
Clone into specific folder
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
Set global username
git config --global user.email "[email protected]"
Set global email
git config --list
List all configurations

Changes & Commit Management

Track changes, stage files, and create commits

git status
Show working directory status
git add .
Stage all modified files
git add filename.txt
Stage specific file
git commit -m "Add new feature"
Commit with message
git log
Show commit history
git log --oneline
Show compact commit history
git diff
Show unstaged changes
git diff --staged
Show staged changes

Branching & Merging

Create, switch, and merge branches

git branch
List all branches
git branch main
Create new branch
git checkout main
Switch to branch
git switch main
Switch to branch (modern)
git checkout -b feature-branch
Create and switch to new branch
git merge main
Merge branch into current
git branch -d feature-branch
Delete merged branch
git branch -D feature-branch
Force delete branch

Remote Repository Operations

Connect and sync with remote repositories

git remote -v
Show remote repositories
git remote add origin https://github.com/username/repository.git
Add remote repository
git push origin main
Push to remote repository
git push -u origin main
Push and set upstream
git pull origin main
Pull from remote repository
git fetch origin
Fetch from remote repository
git remote remove origin
Remove remote repository
git remote set-url origin https://github.com/username/new-repository.git
Change remote URL

Undo & Reset Operations

Undo changes, reset commits, and manage stashes

Use this hash in reset and revert commands below
git reset --soft HEAD~1
Undo last commit (keep changes staged)
git reset --mixed HEAD~1
Undo last commit (unstage changes)
git reset --hard HEAD~1
Undo last commit (discard changes)
git reset --hard abc1234
Reset to specific commit
git revert abc1234
Revert specific commit
git stash
Stash current changes
git stash pop
Apply and remove last stash
git stash list
List all stashes
git stash drop
Remove last stash
git rebase main
Rebase current branch onto main
git rebase -i HEAD~3
Interactive rebase last 3 commits

Advanced Commands

Advanced Git operations for power users

Use this hash in cherry-pick, rebase, and bisect commands below
git reflog
Show all HEAD changes (recovery tool)
git tag v1.0.0
Create lightweight tag
git tag -l
List all tags
git cherry-pick abc1234
Apply specific commit to current branch
git commit --amend -m "Updated commit message"
Modify last commit message
git rebase -i abc1234
Interactive rebase from specific commit

What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system designed to track changes in source code during software development. It was created by Linus Torvalds in 2005 for development of the Linux kernel. Git allows multiple developers to work together on the same project, track changes, and maintain a complete history of modifications. It's essential for modern software development and is used by millions of developers worldwide.

How to use this Git Command Generator

  1. Quick Command Generator: Use the input fields at the top to set your Git repository URL, remote name, and branch name. All commands will automatically update with your values.
  2. Dynamic Substitution: Commands automatically replace placeholders with your input values. For example, git push {remote} {branch} becomes git push origin main when you enter "origin" and "main" in the respective fields.
  3. Commit Hash Inputs: Use the dedicated commit hash inputs in Undo & Reset Operations and Advanced Commands sections to customize commands that require specific commit hashes.
  4. Copy Commands: Click the copy button next to any command to copy it to your clipboard for immediate use in your terminal.
  5. Category Organization: Commands are organized by functionality - from basic repository setup to advanced operations like rebasing and bisecting.

Git Command Categories

Repository Setup & Creation: Initialize repositories, clone from remote, configure Git settings
Changes & Commit Management: Track changes, stage files, create commits, view history
Branching & Merging: Create branches, switch between them, merge changes
Remote Repository Operations: Connect to remote repos, push/pull changes, manage remotes
Undo & Reset Operations: Revert changes, reset commits, manage stashes
Advanced Commands: Reflog, tagging, cherry-pick, interactive rebase, bisect

Essential Git Concepts

  • Repository: A directory containing your project and its complete history
  • Commit: A snapshot of your project at a specific point in time
  • Branch: A separate line of development that allows you to work on features independently
  • Remote: A copy of your repository hosted on a server (like GitHub, GitLab)
  • Staging Area: A preparation area where you select which changes to include in your next commit
  • HEAD: A pointer to the current commit you're working on

Common Git Workflows

Basic Workflow:
1. git status - Check current state
2. git add . - Stage changes
3. git commit -m "message" - Commit changes
4. git push - Upload to remote
Feature Branch Workflow:
1. git checkout -b feature - Create feature branch
2. Make changes and commit them
3. git push -u origin feature - Push feature branch
4. Create pull request to merge
💡 Pro Tips
  • • Use git status frequently to understand your current state
  • • Write clear, descriptive commit messages that explain what and why, not how
  • • Use git log --oneline for a compact view of commit history
  • • Always git pull before starting new work to get latest changes
  • • Use git stash to temporarily save work when switching branches
  • • git reflog is your safety net - it can recover almost anything
⚠️ Important Notes
  • • git reset --hard permanently deletes changes - use with caution
  • • Never force push to shared branches unless absolutely necessary
  • • Always backup important work before performing destructive operations
  • • Test commands on a copy of your repository first if you're unsure