Git Tips

github.com/git-tips/tips Learn to Code Open-source projectOpen source

A collection of commonly used Git tips and tricks for reference while working with repositories.

github.com/git-tips/tips
Git Tips homepage screenshot

About Git Tips

Git Tips is an open source collection of commonly used Git tips and tricks for reference while working with repositories. It organizes examples into areas such as basic operations, branching, and log and history, with versions in several languages and a companion git-tip CLI.

The page notes that the commands were tested on git version 2.7.4 (Apple Git-66), so behavior on newer versions may differ.

Key features

  • Quick reference for basic operations such as cherry-pick, stash, and worktrees
  • Branch tips covering merging, upstream tracking, and archiving
  • Log and history examples for diffs, blame, and commit search
  • Read tips in Chinese, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese, Nepali, Polish, and Persian
  • Companion git-tip CLI for using tips from command line
  • Community contributions accepted via contributing.md instructions
Best for: People who use Git and want quick examples for common repository tasks.
Good for
  • Open source collection that accepts added tips via contributing.md
  • Organized by task areas such as basic operations, branching, and log history
  • Translated into multiple languages beyond English
Watch out for
  • Commands noted as tested on git version 2.7.4, which may not match current versions

Git Tips at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

Git Tips alternatives

Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.

All 24 alternatives

Popular in Learn to Code

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 387

Git Tips FAQ

How do I add a tip?
Check contributing.md in the repository for how to add tips.
What Git version were the commands tested on?
Git version 2.7.4 (Apple Git-66), as noted on the page.
Is there a tool to use these tips?
Yes, git-tip is listed as a CLI to use the tips, also referenced in a Docker container.
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing