Git Command Cheat Sheet

Searchable Git cheat sheet with common commands and plain-English explanations — free.

About

About the Git Command Cheat Sheet

A searchable, hand-picked reference list of common git commands, each with a short plain-English description.

Developers keep it open in a tab to jump straight to the right command instead of searching through old documentation, while people new to git use it to build a mental map of the commands they'll need most often. It's one of many free developer tools on Toolapt, and like every tool here, it's free to use with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you run it.

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Guide

Using the Git Command Cheat Sheet

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Scroll the list to browse every command, or type in the Search box to filter it.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Search matches against both the command itself and its description, so "undo" finds reset and revert too.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Clear the search box to see the full list again.

  • Covers the commands developers reach for most — init, clone, status, add, commit, push, pull, branch, checkout, merge, rebase, log, diff, stash, reset, revert and more
  • Search filters instantly as you type, matching both the command text and its description
  • Each entry has a short, plain-English description of what the command does
  • Runs entirely in your browser — no installs and no sign-up
  • Free to use, with no limit on how many times you use it
  • Fully responsive, so it works just as well on a phone as on a desktop

Developers

Developers use the Git Command Cheat Sheet for a quick reminder of the exact flags for a command they use only occasionally, like git reset --soft or git cherry-pick.

People new to git

People new to git use the Git Command Cheat Sheet for building a mental map of the core commands before diving into a full tutorial.

DevOps engineers

DevOps engineers use the Git Command Cheat Sheet for double-checking a destructive command like git clean -fd or git reset --hard before running it.

Team leads writing onboarding docs

Team leads writing onboarding docs use the Git Command Cheat Sheet for linking new hires to a single page covering the commands they'll need day one.

Examples

Git Command Cheat Sheet examples

3 worked examples

01

Searching "undo"

Typing "undo" into the search box surfaces git reset and git revert, even though neither command contains the word "undo" literally, because the search also matches each entry's description.

02

Looking up a branch command

Typing "branch" filters the list down to commands like git branch, git checkout -b and git switch, all shown with their plain-English descriptions.

03

Double-checking a risky command

Searching "reset" surfaces git reset --hard along with its description, letting a developer confirm exactly what it does before running it.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common questions about the Git Command Cheat Sheet.

What does the Git Command Cheat Sheet do?

It's a searchable reference list of common git commands, each with a short description of what it does — there's nothing to calculate, just a list to browse or search.

Is the Git Command Cheat Sheet free to use?

Yes. It's free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.

Is my search input safe when I use this tool?

Yes. The search happens entirely on your own device against a fixed list built into the page — nothing you type is sent to a server.

How does the search work?

It filters the list as you type, matching your search text against both the command itself and its description, so searching "undo" surfaces reset and revert even though neither contains that word literally in the command.

Does it cover every git command?

No. It focuses on the commands developers use most day-to-day; it isn't a complete replacement for git's own documentation for advanced or uncommon commands.

Can I run commands from this page?

No. It's a reference only — commands are shown as text to copy into your own terminal, not executed by the page.

Can I use the Git Command Cheat Sheet on my phone?

Yes. The page is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers alike.

Does the Git Command Cheat Sheet have any limitations?

It's a curated list of common commands rather than an exhaustive manual, so very obscure git subcommands or flags may not be listed.

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