git apply

CautionApply raw diffs

git apply <file.patch>

Applies plain diffs; --check dry-runs, --3way falls back to merge on conflicts. For history-less diffs.

Examples

git apply --check fix.patchVerify it applies cleanly

Syntax

git apply [--check] [--3way] <patch>

Before you run it

Review before committing applied changes.

Related commands

git format-patch / amMake and apply patches
git diffShow diff

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