git-log
Display commit history
TLDR
Show commit history
$ git log
Show compact log$ git log --oneline
Show graph view$ git log --graph --oneline --all
Show specific file history$ git log [file.txt]
Show last N commits$ git log -n [5]
SYNOPSIS
git log [options] [revision] [--] [path]
DESCRIPTION
git log shows the commit history in reverse chronological order. Each entry displays the commit hash, author, date, and message. Extensive formatting and filtering options enable customized output for any use case.The command supports filtering by author, date range, file path, and message content. Graph mode visualizes branch structure with ASCII art. Custom format strings enable scripted log processing and report generation.
PARAMETERS
--oneline
Compact one-line format.--graph
Show branch graph.--all
Show all branches.-n NUM
Limit to N commits.--author AUTHOR
Filter by author.--since DATE
Show commits since date.--stat
Show changed files.-p, --patch
Show diffs.--format FORMAT
Custom format string.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install git
sudo dnf install git
sudo pacman -S git
sudo apk add git
sudo zypper install git
brew install git
nix profile install nixpkgs#git
CAVEATS
Large histories can be slow. Some options don't combine. Graph may need wide terminal.
HISTORY
git log is a core Git command from initial release, providing the essential capability to view commit history.