Summarize changed files and line counts in Git
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read-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
Linux + macOS + WindowsVerified for Linux, macOS, Windows using bash, zsh, powershell syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsgitgit must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportgit Current supported releasesVerified for linux, macos, windows using bash, zsh, powershell syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsapp/globals.css | 84 +++++++++++++++++++Representative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsgit: command not foundgit is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifygit diff --statThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01git diffChange comparisonCompares unstaged working-tree changes by default.
02--statSummary onlyShows changed filenames and insertion/deletion counts instead of the full patch.
Example input
git diff --stat
Example output
app/globals.css | 84 +++++++++++++++++++
app/page.tsx | 31 +++++++
app/command-breakdowns.ts | 96 ++++++++++++++++++++++
3 files changed, 211 insertions(+)
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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