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git-browse:tldr:3941a

git-browse: Open the first upstream in the default browser.
$ git browse
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The command "git browse" is not a standard Git command but may be a custom or third-party command added to your Git configuration or set of Git extensions. In general, the "git browse" command is used to open a web browser and navigate to a specific page related to the Git repository.

The specific functionality and behavior of "git browse" can vary depending on the implementation or tool that provides the command. Some possible uses and features of "git browse" might include:

  1. Opening the repository's web page: It can open the browser and navigate to the web page where the Git repository is hosted. For example, if your repository is hosted on GitHub, "git browse" might open the GitHub page for your repository.

  2. Showing commit history or file changes: It can open the browser to display a web-based interface that shows commit history or file changes. This can be useful for inspecting the repository's revision history or understanding the changes made to specific files in the repository.

  3. Creating pull requests: If you are working with a Git hosting service that supports pull requests (such as GitHub or GitLab), "git browse" might open the browser and take you to the page where you can create a new pull request based on your local changes.

  4. Browsing Git documentation: "git browse" may also be used to open the browser and navigate to the official documentation or help pages related to Git.

Since "git browse" is not a standard Git command, you may need to check any custom Git aliases, configurations, or additional Git extensions that you have installed to determine its specific behavior.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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