Applying files from Stash

Introduction §

This guide explains how to apply files from a stash in Lazygit without removing the stash entry. This method is useful for reapplying changes from a stash while keeping the stash intact for future use.

Lazygit §

1. Open Lazygit and navigate to the 5. Stash panel.

2. Use the ↓/↑ keys to select the stash entry you want to apply.

3. Once the desired stash is selected, press the spacebar to apply the changes from the stash to your working directory.

4. After pressing spacebar, the changes in the selected stash will be applied, but the stash entry itself will remain in the stash list.

   • Add#screenshot showing the selected stash and the action of applying it.

5. Verify the changes:

   • Check your working directory to ensure that the changes from the stash have been correctly applied.

   • Add#screenshot of the working directory after applying stash.

Basic Terminal §

To achieve the same in the basic terminal:

1. List available stashes to find the one you want to apply:

   git stash list

2. Apply the stash without removing it from the stash list (replace stash@{n} with the correct stash identifier):

   git stash apply stash@{n}

3. Check your working directory to confirm the changes:

   • Use git status or manually inspect the files to ensure the stash’s changes are present.

This method provides a straightforward way to reapply stashed changes while retaining the stash for potential future use.