Git Alias

A collection of powerful git aliases designed to boost your productivity and streamline your git workflow . These aliases transform lengthy git commands into short, memorable shortcuts, helping developers work more efficiently with version control.

Why Use Git Aliases?

Git aliases are custom shortcuts that save time and reduce typing when working with git commands. Instead of typing git status, you can simply type gst. These aliases are particularly valuable for:

• Increased Productivity: Reduce keystrokes by up to 70% on common git operations
• Muscle Memory: Short, consistent aliases become second nature quickly
• Reduced Errors: Less typing means fewer typos in critical git commands
• Workflow Optimization: Complex command sequences become simple one-liners

Included Aliases

This collection includes carefully selected aliases for the most common git operations:

Basic Operations

• g - git
• gst - git status
• ga - git add
• gcm - git commit -m
• gc - git checkout
• gcb - git checkout -b

Remote Operations

• gp - git push
• gl - git pull
• gpr - git pull --rebase
• gf - git fetch
• gfa - git fetch --all
• gclone - git clone
• gr - git remote

Branch Management

• gbd - git branch -D
• gm - git merge
• grb - git rebase
• gcp - git cherry-pick

History & Information

• glog - git log .
• gcl - git config --list

Advanced Operations

• grs - git reset --soft
• grh - git reset --hard
• gstash - git stash push -m

Productivity Boosters

• gpo - git push origin -u (current branch)
• pr - Push current branch and create PR with GitHub CLI

Installation

macOS/Linux/Unix

Run the installation script:

./install-unix.sh

This script works for any Unix-based OS, including macOS, Linux, and WSL.

Windows

Run the installation script in Git Bash:

./install-windows.sh

Note: This script is designed for bash environments (Git Bash, WSL). After installation, you can set Git Bash as your default terminal in VS Code for the best experience.

Setting Git Bash as Default Terminal in VS Code

For Windows users, we recommend using Git Bash as your default terminal in VS Code to fully utilize these git aliases:

Method 1: Via Command Palette (Recommended)

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+P to open the Command Palette
3. Type "Terminal: Select Default Profile" and select it
4. Choose "Git Bash" from the list
5. Open a new terminal with `Ctrl+`` (backtick) - it will now use Git Bash

Method 2: Via Settings

1. Open VS Code Settings (Ctrl+,)

2. Search for "terminal integrated shell"

3. Click "Edit in settings.json"

4. Add or update this setting:

   {
     "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "Git Bash"
   }

Method 3: Manual Profile Configuration

If Git Bash doesn't appear in the list, you can manually configure it:

1. Open VS Code Settings (Ctrl+,)

2. Search for "terminal integrated profiles"

3. Click "Edit in settings.json"

4. Add this configuration:

   {
     "terminal.integrated.profiles.windows": {
       "Git Bash": {
         "path": "C:\\Program Files\\Git\\bin\\bash.exe",
         "args": ["--login"]
       }
     },
     "terminal.integrated.defaultProfile.windows": "Git Bash"
   }

Note: Adjust the path if Git is installed in a different location.

Troubleshooting

Git Bash not found in VS Code

If Git Bash doesn't appear as an option:

1. Make sure Git for Windows is properly installed
2. Restart VS Code after installing Git
3. Check that Git Bash is located at: C:\Program Files\Git\bin\bash.exe
4. Use Method 3 above to manually configure the path

Aliases not working

If the aliases don't work after installation:

1. Close and reopen your terminal
2. Or run: source ~/.bashrc (or source ~/.bash_profile depending on your config)
3. Make sure you're using Git Bash, not PowerShell or Command Prompt

Requirements

• Git (obviously!)
• For the pr alias: GitHub CLI installed and configured
• macOS/Linux: Zsh or Bash shell
• Windows: Git Bash, WSL, or any bash-compatible environment

Contributing

Feel free to suggest additional aliases that would improve git productivity. Create an issue or submit a pull request with your recommendations!