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Git Stash Cheat Sheet

Temporarily store uncommitted changes so you can switch branches and continue work later.

What this cheat sheet is for

This git stash reference helps you complete common developer tasks quickly and avoid repeated trial-and-error when working under deadlines.

  • When you need a reliable command or pattern during debugging and incident response.
  • When you are implementing a feature and want a known-good syntax example immediately.
  • When onboarding teammates and documenting repeatable workflows for daily use.
  • When reviewing pull requests and verifying that command usage follows best practices.
  • Pause work to review urgent production fixes.
  • Keep experiments without committing noisy WIP commits.
  • Move local edits across branches quickly.

Create and list stashes

Stash tracked changes

git stash

Example:

git stash push -m "wip: login form"

List stashes

git stash list

Example:

git stash show stash@{0}

Apply or pop stash

Apply stash and keep entry

git stash apply stash@{0}

Example:

git stash apply

Pop stash and remove entry

git stash pop

Example:

git stash pop stash@{1}

Advanced stash usage

Include untracked files

git stash -u

Example:

git stash -a

Stash specific paths

git stash push src/auth.js

Example:

git stash branch fix-login stash@{0}

Common mistakes / Pitfalls

  • Stash pop can fail with conflicts; always check git status after pop.
  • Stashes are local only and can be lost if repository is deleted.
  • For long-lived work, create a branch instead of stacking many stashes.

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Last updated: February 2026