git-tips
A long list of commonly used git commands and tricks, as a reference collection.git-tips/tips
- Stars
- 21.7k
- Forks
- 1.7k
- Licence
- MIT
- Language
- JavaScript
- Last update
- 6 days ago
- Type
- Learning resource
What it is
git-tips is a collection of git command tips and tricks, organized by topic such as basic operations, branching, and log and history. Each entry shows a task you might want to do with git and the command that does it. The README says the commands were tested on git version 2.7.4 and points to a GitBook version of the documentation. It also links to a small companion CLI called git-tip for using the tips from the terminal.
- Look up how to reword the previous commit message or amend the author
- Find how to stage part of a changed file instead of the whole file
- Search for a command to list branches already merged into master
- Find how to clone only a single branch or a shallow copy of a repository
Great for
- Developers who already use git and want quick recipes for everyday tasks
- Students learning git who want to see many common commands in one place
- People who want to look up how to undo, branch, or inspect history without reading the full manual
- Contributors who want to add their own tips to a shared list
Not ideal for
- Complete beginners who need a step-by-step introduction to git concepts, since entries are short command snippets rather than explanations
- People looking for software to install, because this is a reference document, not a program
- Anyone needing guidance for recent git versions, since the README says commands were tested on git 2.7.4
How to get it
- 1
See the README
You'll need: git
Clone the repository to read it locally
git clone https://github.com/git-tips/tips - 2
Run it
- Open the README or the GitBook documentation at https://git-tips.github.io/tips/
- Browse the table of contents to find a topic such as Basic Operations or Branching
- Open an entry and copy the command, then test it in a safe repository first
- 3
Get the most out of it
- Use the GitBook version for an interactive reading experience
- Try the git-tip CLI, which the README links to, to use these tips from the terminal
- Check the contributing.md file if you want to add your own tips
Downloads
Strengths
- Covers a wide range of common git tasks in one searchable list
- Entries are short and grouped by topic, which makes lookup quick
- Available in many languages through linked translated versions
Trade-offs
- The README states commands were tested only on git 2.7.4, so newer versions may differ
- Being a list of snippets, it gives little explanation of why each command works
- The README is truncated here, so the full set of entries could not be fully reviewed
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.