How do I list the branches of a repository in Magit (i.e., the equivalent of git branch --list)? I expected to find this in the branch popup, but it seems to be neither there nor was I able to find it anywhere in the "Inspecting" section of the User's manual. What am I missing?
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You can use tab key to open the local branch section and close the remote refs section -- and probably that is sticky or can be made sticky. It still fetches the remote refs which can take some time.– user65044Nov 20, 2017 at 18:45
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1I would add, that anytime you find yourself wondering what options do I have press ? it will list available options. I know this is not really an answer, but I don't have enough reputation to add a comment.– A_POct 18, 2018 at 11:49
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Use magit-show-refs, bound by default to y.
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15Thanks! In my defense, the documentation for this entire popup doesn't mention the word branch even a single time...– NikratioSep 18, 2016 at 3:13
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Is there a way to limit this display to branches that are local, or being tracked (not list each and everything including remote refs?)– SankalpSep 22, 2017 at 6:25
To list branches and tags directly in your Magit status buffer, customize magit-status-sections-hook to add any/all of:
magit-insert-local-branchesmagit-insert-remote-branchesmagit-insert-tags
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1I was actually just thinking about implementing those yesterday -- so thanks for the reminder that I have already done so. ;P– tarsiusNov 16, 2020 at 10:50
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Haha, love it when that happens. Thanks for all your work on Magit! Nov 16, 2020 at 11:20