Show reflog

bash

git reflog

Explanation

Reflog is local-only and records where refs pointed over time, which makes it invaluable for recovery.

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Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.

Same sheet · prioritizing Reflog Basics

Browse reflog entries using log formatting.

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Inspect reference updates for a named branch.

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See what would be pruned from reflog without changing anything.

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Move the current branch back to a previous recorded state.

Open In sheetbash3 tag match

Create a new branch from a reflog entry without moving current branch yet.

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Use ORIG_HEAD as a quick recovery anchor.

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