Git Cheatsheet

Switching Branches

For existing branches:

git switch <branch-name>

To create new branches:

git switch -c <new-branch-name>

Read more about git switch vs. git checkout.

Manual reference: git switch.

Working with Worktrees

List all attached worktrees:

git worktree list

Create a new worktree for a branch (creates the branch if needed):

git worktree add -b <new-branch-name> ../<folder-name>

Create a worktree for an existing branch:

git worktree add ../<folder-name> <branch-name>

Remove a worktree when done:

git worktree remove ../<folder-name>

Clean up stale worktree metadata:

git worktree prune

Manual reference: git worktree.