git-restore-branch

A git subcommand to restore deleted local branch by using reflog. It can restore branches that were checked out locally in the past.

Usage

Show list of candidates

git restore-branch

The format of each line is "branch-name = commit-hash".

Restore branch

git restore-branch branch-name

Installation

Copy git-restore-branch somewhere in your PATH.

Limitations

• Branches that have never been checked out locally cannot be restored. git-fsck or git-resurrect may help.
• It will not work properly if the previous reflog of the reflog that left the branch has been deleted.

License

MIT