View details about a commit

Introduction §

Viewing detailed information about a specific commit is an essential aspect of navigating and understanding your project’s history in Git. Using Lazygit, you can easily explore the changes made in each commit. This guide will show you how to access and view these details within Lazygit.

Lazygit §

Step 1: Select the Commit §

In the Commits window of Lazygit:

1. Hover over the commit you’re interested in.
2. Press Enter or double-click on the commit.

Step 2: Explore Commit Changes §

Once you select a commit:

• The area in the Lazygit interface labeled 4. Commits will transform into the 4.1.2. Diff files menu.
• This new view presents a list of individual files that were modified in the selected commit.
• You can navigate through these files to see the specific changes made in each one.

 Viewing commit files in Lazygit

Step 3: Returning to Commit List §

To go back to the list of commits:

• Simply press Escape.
• This will return you to the 4. Commits window where you can continue to browse through other commits.

Basic Terminal §

If you prefer to use the command line without Lazygit, you can view details about a commit using Git commands:

1. Find the Commit Hash: Use git log to find the hash of the commit you want to inspect.

2. Show Commit Details: Run the following command, replacing <commit-hash> with the actual hash:

   git show <commit-hash>

   • This command displays the commit’s details, including the diff of the changes made.

3. Navigate the Output: If your terminal uses a pager like less, you can navigate through the output using arrow keys and exit by pressing q.

Conclusion §

Whether using Lazygit’s intuitive interface or standard Git commands in the terminal, viewing the details of a commit is a valuable skill for managing and understanding your project’s history. It allows you to track changes, understand past decisions, and effectively collaborate with others.