Git Command Generator
Git is wildly powerful, but memorizing exactly how to undo a commit, drop a stash, or safely force-push can be nerve-wracking. A simple typo can wipe out hours of work. Our **Interactive Git Command Generator** removes the risk. Select exactly what you want to achieve in plain English, and the tool will generate the exact, safe terminal command along with a detailed breakdown of what every flag does.
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Undo the last commit (keep files)
Undoes the last commit but keeps all your changed files staged and ready in your working directory.
$git reset --soft HEAD~1
Command Breakdown
--softLeaves the working directory and index (staging area) untouched.HEAD~1Moves the current branch pointer backward by 1 commit.
How to use this tool
- Select an operation category from the tabs on the left (e.g., 'Undo & Reset', 'Branching').
- Choose the specific scenario you want to achieve from the list.
- Read the plain English description to ensure this command does exactly what you expect.
- Copy the generated terminal command.
- Review the 'Command Breakdown' below to learn exactly what flags like `--force-with-lease` or `--soft` are doing.
Example Usage
Undo the last commit (keep files)
git reset --soft HEAD~1
Force push safely (abort if team updated)
git push --force-with-lease
When to use this tool
- Undoing a premature commit without losing the code changes you just wrote.
- Cleaning up local branches that have already been deleted from the remote server.
- Generating beautiful visual command-line graphs of your project's history.
- Safely force-pushing a rebased branch without accidentally overwriting a coworker's commits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between git reset --soft and --hard?
`--soft` moves the commit pointer back but keeps all your changed files exactly as they are in your editor. `--hard` moves the pointer back AND deletes all changes you made to tracked files, resetting them strictly to the previous state. Always use `--soft` unless you explicitly want to throw away your code.
Why should I use --force-with-lease instead of --force?
`--force` blindly overwrites the remote server branch. If a coworker pushed code 5 minutes ago, `--force` will delete their work. `--force-with-lease` checks the server first; if the server has commits you haven't fetched yet, it will safely abort the push.
How do I exit Vim if git commit --amend opens it?
If Git forces you into the Vim text editor and you are stuck, type `:q!` and press Enter to quit without saving, or type `:wq` and press Enter to save your new commit message and exit.
Does git restore delete new files?
No. `git restore .` only resets changes to files that Git is already tracking. If you created a brand new file (untracked), `restore` will leave it alone. To delete untracked files, you need `git clean -fd`.