Get Current Branch Name in Git

Git repositories usually contain multiple branches that represent different lines of development. Knowing which branch is currently active is important when committing changes, creating new branches, or merging work. This tutorial demonstrates how to get current branch name in Git.

To print the name of the current branch, run the following command:

git branch --show-current

This command outputs the name of the branch that is currently in use in the repository. It provides a clean result without listing other branches, which makes it useful in scripts or when a simple confirmation of the active branch is required.