Is there a way on Git to retrieve a branch whos name I forgot? One that hasnt been pushed to or upstream set

Question

Earlier today, I created a branch with a rather long, kebab-cased name and have come back to my computer later to realize maybe it was too long, as I dont really remember the exact order for the array of words chosen.

I dont see the branch as available on bitbucket because (i assume) it hasnt been pushed to and/or the upstream has not been set on it.

How can I retrieve it? is there any way to see a log of branch checkout activity?

I had already closed the terminal window wherein I cut the branch originally, so i cant find it by pressing ↑ thru terminal history.

if i knew some keywords of the branch, is it possible run

git grep

with some kind of parameters to find it?

Possible duplicate of [Git: How do I list only local branches?](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12370714/git-how-do-i-list-only-local-branches) — Jeff Puckett, Aug 31 '16 at 11:48

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 31 '16 at 05:19

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You can list all branches with

git branch -a

So maybe

git branch -a | grep keyword will help

answered Aug 31 '16 at 05:19

Sylwit

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Aug 31 '16 at 05:18

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use

git branch

it shows all local branch names.

answered Aug 31 '16 at 05:18

Rahul

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 12 '19 at 18:59

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Using 'git branch' will list all your local branches. That probably will help you to remember the name of the branch you forgot.

answered Jul 12 '19 at 18:59

saurabh.k

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Is there a way on Git to retrieve a branch whos name I forgot? One that hasnt been pushed to or upstream set

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git branch