Where do I put the [alias] block?

Paste it into your ~/.gitconfig file. If a [alias] section already exists there, merge the lines into it instead of adding a second [alias] block.

What is the difference between the two output formats?

The git config commands can be run directly in a terminal and take effect immediately. The .gitconfig block is meant to be pasted into the config file itself, which is useful when setting up a new machine or sharing a config with a team.

Can I use my own alias name instead of the suggested one?

Yes. Each row has an editable short name field, so you can rename any alias before copying the output.

Do aliases work with git flags and pipes?

Yes. Git aliases can include flags, multiple words, and even shell pipelines if prefixed with an exclamation mark, for example !git log --oneline | head -20.

Does this change my actual git configuration?

No. This tool only generates text for you to copy. Nothing runs on your machine or is sent anywhere until you paste and run it yourself.

Git Alias Generator

Select the git commands you use most and get both the git config alias.X commands and a paste-ready [alias] block.

Choose git commands

Add a custom command

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git config commands

.gitconfig [alias] block

Summary

This tool builds git aliases from a checklist of common commands (status, checkout, commit, branch, log, and more) or from a custom command you type in. It outputs both the individual git config --global alias.X "Y" lines and a single [alias] block ready to paste into your .gitconfig file.

How it works

Check the boxes next to the git commands you want a shortcut for.
Adjust the generated short name for any alias if you want something different.
Add your own custom command with a name of your choice.
Copy the git config commands or the .gitconfig block with one click.
Paste the result into your terminal or .gitconfig file.

Use cases

Set up a fresh machine with your usual git shortcuts in seconds.
Standardize aliases across a team by sharing the generated .gitconfig block.
Turn a long command you keep retyping into a short alias.
Build aliases for common combos like log graphs or amended commits.
Onboard new developers with a ready-made set of git shortcuts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu