git reflog

CautionHEAD history (lifesaver)

git reflog

Every HEAD move is recorded — recover 'lost' commits after reset --hard or a bad rebase.

Examples

git reflogFind a lost commit
git reset --hard HEAD@{2}Restore an earlier state

Syntax

git reflog [show] [branch]

Before you run it

Viewing is safe; recover with care.

Used when you see

Stuck in detached HEAD

If you already moved away, recover via reflog

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Broke history with reset/rebase

Find the pre-disaster commit in reflogHEAD@{n} addresses any prior state directly.

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Related commands

git resetReset state
git logView history
git fsckCheck repo integrity

The same reference, with no signal at all

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