git commit

Syntax

git commit [-m <message>] [-a] [--amend]

Options

• -m <message>: Specifies the commit message inline
• -a / --all: Automatically stages all modified and deleted files before committing
• --amend: Replaces the tip of the current branch with a new commit
• --no-edit: Uses the previous commit message when amending
• -s / --signoff: Adds a "Signed-off-by" trailer
• --allow-empty: Allows creating a commit with no changes

Example

git commit -m "feat: add user authentication"
git commit -am "fix: correct typo"
git commit --amend

Tip

Use --amend to fix the last commit message or add forgotten files.