Windows git branch on Windows equivalent in Linux
Lists local and remote branches.
git branch on Windows
git branch -a
git branch -a
git branch -a
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "git branch on Windows" is used to list Git branches. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "git branch -a". Lists local and remote branches. This reference is grouped under Developer Tools → Git.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Same name, different environment
The basic command name git is familiar on both platforms, but Linux path rules, quoting, permissions and available options can still change the result.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux development workflow.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List Git branches
Lists local and remote branches.
git branch -a
List Git branches
git --help
Show command help when supported
man git
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
git branch -a
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: git branch on Windows
git branch -aReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
git branch -a | List Git branches |
git --help | Show command help when supported |
man git | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The command "git branch -a" is the same in all three rows, while package or base details differ: Debian/Ubuntu uses install with apt when missing; Fedora uses install with dnf when missing; Arch uses install with pacman when missing.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | install with apt when missing | git branch -a |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | install with dnf when missing | git branch -a |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | install with pacman when missing | git branch -a |
Same command on this distribution. |
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