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git-repl

Interact with a Git repository interactively

TLDR

Start an interactive Git shell

$ git repl
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Run a Git command while in the interactive Git shell
$ [git_subcommand] [command_arguments]
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Run an external (non-Git) command while in the interactive Git shell
$ ![command] [command_arguments]
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Exit the interactive Git shell (or press )
$ exit
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SYNOPSIS

git repl

DESCRIPTION

git-repl provides an interactive Read-Eval-Print Loop (REPL) environment for interacting with a Git repository.
It allows users to execute Git commands within a live session, inspect the results immediately, and chain commands together for complex operations.
This makes it a powerful tool for debugging Git workflows, exploring repository history, and automating repetitive tasks. It's particularly useful for users who want a more dynamic and interactive way to work with Git than traditional command-line invocations.
Git-repl can significantly enhance learning and experimentation with git concepts.

CAVEATS

git-repl is often implemented as a script or a program built on top of Git itself and does not directly replace Git's core functionalities.

USAGE EXAMPLES

Usage will differ based on implementation as it is not an official git command. This information is for generic REPL tools using the git command
Example using IPython with Git:
import os
os.system('git status')
Example using a dedicated git repl:
> git status

HISTORY

The specific history of git-repl is heavily dependent on its implementation. Typically, such tools arise from the need for improved introspection during complex Git operations or enhanced scripting capabilities around Git workflows. Its development is often community-driven, with several different implementations possibly existing.

SEE ALSO

git(1), git-shell(1), bash(1)

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