Show concise branch and working-tree status
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git status --short --branchread-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 signals## feature/command-details...origin/feature/command-detailsRepresentative 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 status --short --branchThe 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 statusWorking-tree statusCompares the working tree and index with the current commit.
02--shortCompact formatUses Git’s two-column short status codes.
03--branchBranch headerAdds the current branch and upstream summary.
Example input
git status --short --branch
Example output
## feature/command-details...origin/feature/command-details
M app/page.tsx
?? app/command-breakdowns.ts
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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