---
title: "zsh git plugin"
date: 2020-01-27T12:47:22+01:00
draft: false
snippet_types: ["git", "zsh"]
---

I use git exclusive from the command line and while it's interface is very clear since I spend so
much time I'm willing to trade some of that clarity for speed. ZSH has a great plugin for really
fast git tasks. Two of my favorite are pushing while setting a upstream branch and adding patches.

**GPSUP, git set upstream and push shortcut**

I push new git branches a few times a day and my previous work flow was to:

```shell
$ gp
fatal: The current branch NOTICKET-XXX has no upstream branch.
To push the current branch and set the remote as upstream, use

    git push --set-upstream origin NOTICKET-XXX
```

followed by the classic [fuck command](https://github.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/tree/master/plugins/thefuck):

```shell
$ fuck
```

which then runs the proper push command setting upstream. News flash! This call all be accomplished
with a single plugin command:

```shell
$ gpsup
```

**GAPA, git add patch**

I like small commits and the key to that for me is adding by patch. This short cut turns

```shell
$ git add --patch
```

to


```shell
$ gapa
```

Can't recommend the zsh git plugin enough! There are too many shortcut commands to be worth
memorizing but I think **gpsup** and **gapa** are worth it. For a big list of commands it checkout the docs
[here](https://github.com/ohmyzsh/ohmyzsh/tree/master/plugins/git)