The Ultimate GitHub Command Cheat Sheet


GitHub is a must-have tool for developers. Mastering its commands can boost your productivity. Whether a beginner or a pro, this cheat sheet will help you navigate GitHub like a boss. Let’s dive in!
1. git init
Initialize a new Git repository
Example: You’re starting a new project called AwesomeApp. Navigate to your project directory and initialize it:
cd AwesomeApp
git init
2. git clone
Clone an existing repository
Example: You found an interesting project on GitHub and want to contribute. Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/username/project_path.git
3. git add
Add files to the staging area
Example: You’ve made changes to the test.txt and want to stage it for commit:
git add test.txt
To add all changes:
git add .
4. git commit
Commit changes to the repository
Example: You’ve staged your changes and are ready to commit them with a meaningful message:
git commit -m “Add new feature to homepage“
5. git status
Check the status of your repository
Example: Before committing, you want to see which files are staged, modified, or untracked:
git status
6. git push
Push changes to a remote repository
Example: You’ve committed your changes and want to push them to the main/master branch on GitHub:
git push origin main
7. git pull
Fetch and merge changes from a remote repository
Example: Before starting your work, you want to ensure your local repository is up-to-date with the remote repository:
git pull origin main
8. git branch
List, create, or delete branches
Example: You want to create a new branch for a feature you’re working on:
git branch feature-branch
To switch to the new branch:
git checkout feature-branch
9. git merge
Merge branches
Example: You’ve finished working on feature-branch and want to merge it into main:
git checkout main
git merge feature-branch
10. git log
View commit history
Example: You want to see the history of commits in your repository:
git log
Happy coding! 🚀
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Chetan Mohanrao Mohod
Chetan Mohanrao Mohod
DevOps Engineer focused on automating workflows, optimizing infrastructure, and building scalable efficient solutions.