How to fetch all Git branches

You can fetch all branches from all remotes like this: It’s basically a power move. fetch updates local copies of remote branches so this is always safe for your local branches BUT: fetch will not update local branches (which track remote branches); if you want to update your local branches you still need to pull … Read more

Git fetch remote branch

Update: Using Git Switch All of the information written below was accurate, but a new command, git switch has been added that simplifies the effort. If daves_branch exists on the remote repository, but not on your local branch, you can simply type: Since you do not have the branch locally, this will automatically make switch look on the remote repo. It … Read more

How do I clone a specific Git branch? [duplicate]

The –single-branch option is valid from version 1.7.10 and later. Please see also the other answer which many people prefer. You may also want to make sure you understand the difference. And the difference is: by invoking git clone –branch <branchname> url you’re fetching all the branches and checking out one. That may, for instance, … Read more

Git fetch remote branch

Update: Using Git Switch All of the information written below was accurate, but a new command, git switch has been added that simplifies the effort. If daves_branch exists on the remote repository, but not on your local branch, you can simply type: Since you do not have the branch locally, this will automatically make switch … Read more