Git Advanced Cheat Sheet/Amend last commit without changing message

Replace the most recent commit using the current staged changes.

Section: History Rewriting

Amend last commit without changing message

bash
bash
git commit --amend --no-edit
Explanation

Useful when you forgot to add files or want to correct the content of the last commit while keeping its message.

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