git-log

Show commit history

$ git log

$ git log --oneline

$ git log --graph --oneline --all

$ git log [file.txt]

$ git log -n [5]

git log [options] [revision] [--] [path]

git log shows the commit history. It displays commits in reverse chronological order with details including author, date, and message. Extensive formatting options enable customized output.
The command supports filtering by author, date, path, and message. Graph mode visualizes branch structure. Custom formats enable scripted log processing.
git log is the primary tool for exploring repository history.

--oneline

Compact one-line format.

Show branch graph.

Show all branches.

Limit to N commits.

Filter by author.

Show commits since date.

Show changed files.

Show diffs.

Custom format string.

Display help information.

Large histories can be slow. Some options don't combine. Graph may need wide terminal.

git log is a core Git command from initial release, providing the essential capability to view commit history.

git-show(1), git-blame(1), tig(1)