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3 Git Command Cheat Sheet Tools, Compared Honestly
Heshan Fernando
Co-founder & COO
You half-remember a Git command — something about resetting a branch, or squashing commits — and want to search for it and copy it, rather than scrolling a long static cheat sheet page or guessing at git log flags.
The core value across these tools is the same: a searchable, categorized list of Git commands with plain explanations. The differences are in how many commands are covered, how fast the search feels, and small conveniences like copy buttons and favorites.
How to judge a Git command cheat sheet tool
Is genuinely searchable. Typing a keyword should filter instantly rather than requiring you to scroll and scan a long page manually.
Groups commands by category. Branching, stashing, undoing changes, remotes — logical grouping helps when you’re browsing rather than searching for something specific.
Includes plain-language explanations. A command alone (git reset --soft HEAD~1) is less useful than knowing what it actually does and when to reach for it.
Offers copy-to-clipboard. For a reference tool, being able to copy a command directly saves retyping it correctly.
The comparison
| Tool | Best for | Free tier | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Git Cheat Sheets | Combined Git + GitHub CLI reference across 12 categories | Free, open source, no signup | Broader scope (GitHub CLI too) than a Git-only lookup needs |
| ArcaneUtils | Favorites system for frequently-used commands | Free, no signup | Category list less explicit than the other two |
| DevToolCafe | 104 commands across 10 categories, workflow quick references | Free, no signup | Larger dataset than a quick single-command lookup needs |
| Git Command Cheat Sheet | Categorized commands with plain-language descriptions | Free, no signup | No favorites or bookmarking system |
Facts checked August 2026; tools change their plans.
Git Cheat Sheets
Git Cheat Sheets is a searchable, open-source (MIT-licensed) reference covering both Git and GitHub CLI commands, organized into categories like Setup & Config, Daily Workflow, Branching, Worktrees, Diffs & Logs, Undoing Things, Stashing, and GitHub-specific sections for pull requests, issues, and actions, with hover tooltips and a copy button.
It isn’t for someone who wants a Git-only reference — the GitHub CLI sections add breadth beyond plain Git commands.
ArcaneUtils
ArcaneUtils offers an interactive, searchable Git reference with instant copy-to-clipboard, a favorites system to bookmark commands you use often, and a clear-filter search interface, stating plainly that no data is stored on their servers.
It isn’t for someone who wants explicit category browsing upfront — the page emphasizes search and favorites over a clearly listed category structure.
DevToolCafe
DevToolCafe covers 104 commands across 10 categories — setup, staging and commits, branching, merging, rebasing, remote operations, undo functions, inspection, stashing, and advanced features like submodules and bisect — with Ctrl+K search, category tabs, click-to-copy, and workflow quick references.
It isn’t for someone who wants a lean, minimal reference — the depth (100+ commands, best practices, related cheatsheets) is more than a quick lookup usually needs.
Git Command Cheat Sheet
Our tool lets you browse and search the most commonly used Git commands, grouped by category, with plain-language descriptions — entirely in your browser.
A real limitation: it doesn’t offer a favorites or bookmarking system — for saving frequently-used commands across visits, ArcaneUtils covers that specifically.
Which one to pick
If you want a fast, focused lookup of common Git commands with clear explanations, use our Git Command Cheat Sheet.
If you also need GitHub CLI commands alongside Git, use Git Cheat Sheets.
If you want to bookmark commands you reference often, use ArcaneUtils.
If you want the deepest command coverage including advanced features like bisect and submodules, use DevToolCafe.
How to do it with Git Command Cheat Sheet
- Open the Git Command Cheat Sheet.
- Browse by category or search for the command you half-remember.
- Read the plain-language description and copy the command.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Git command cheat sheet that doesn’t need an account?
Yes. Our Git Command Cheat Sheet and all three alternatives here are searchable without requiring signup.
Why do so many developers still need a Git cheat sheet?
Git has a large command surface, and most developers use a small, familiar subset day-to-day — the less common commands (interactive rebase, reflog, cherry-pick, bisect) come up rarely enough that recalling exact flags from memory is genuinely hard, which is exactly what a searchable reference solves faster than searching documentation from scratch.
What’s the difference between git reset, git revert, and git checkout for undoing changes?
git reset moves the branch pointer and can discard commits or changes depending on the flag used, git revert creates a new commit that undoes a previous one without rewriting history, and git checkout (or git restore in modern Git) discards uncommitted changes to specific files — each has different safety implications, especially on shared branches, which is why the official Git documentation is worth cross-checking for anything destructive.
Final thought
For a command you half-remember, a searchable cheat sheet beats scrolling documentation — bookmark whichever tool’s search feels fastest to you, since that’s the difference that actually matters day-to-day.