Using Git Help Commands

Discover how to use Git's built-in help commands to quickly access documentation and command usage directly from the terminal.

Using Git Help Commands Effectively

Git includes comprehensive built-in help that you can access anytime from the command line. Knowing how to find help fast boosts your productivity.

Basic Help Commands

To get general help, type:

git help

This shows a list of common Git commands.

Help for Specific Commands

Get detailed help on any Git command with:

git help commit
git help status
git help log

This opens the manual page for that command.

Alternative Help Syntax

You can also use:

git  --help
git  -h

These show the same documentation.

Help Search

Search Git documentation for keywords:

git help -g \\"merge\\"

Summary

Git help commands give you quick access to manuals and documentation right in the terminal. Use them often to learn and troubleshoot Git.

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