git-instaweb

Start web interface

$ git instaweb

$ git instaweb --httpd=[lighttpd]

$ git instaweb --stop

$ git instaweb --restart

$ git instaweb --port=[8080]

git instaweb [options]

git instaweb instantly browses the working repository in gitweb by starting a temporary local web server. It provides a quick way to view repository history, branches, and files through a web interface without setting up a permanent server.
The command launches a web server (lighttpd, apache2, or webrick) and opens the repository in your default browser. The interface shows commits, file browsing, blame annotations, and diff viewing. When done, use `--stop` to shut down the server.
This is particularly useful for demonstrating repository history to others or when you prefer a graphical view but don't want to use a full GUI application. The web interface is read-only and doesn't require network access.

--httpd daemon

HTTP daemon (lighttpd, apache2, webrick).

Port number.

Web browser to use.

Stop the server.

Restart the server.

Bind to localhost only.

gitweb(1), git-daemon(1)