Git Branch Documentation

Git Branch

Display Local Branches

Displays local branches. The (*) asterisk symbol next to branch indicates the current branch.

git branch

Display Remote Branches

Displays remote branches, i.e., branches hosted on the remote repositories.

git branch --remote   // displays only remote repo
git branch -a         // displays remote and local repo

Checking Remote Repository Information

Provides remote repository information such as repository structure, configuration and branches.

git remote show origin