What commands does it handle?

Any git command. Common ones: rebase, reset, push --force, cherry-pick, clean, filter-branch, reflog, stash, merge with flags. It breaks down every flag and argument plus the overall effect.

Why include a 'what this destroys' section?

Because many git commands silently rewrite history or delete work. `git reset --hard`, `git push --force`, `git clean -fdx`, and interactive rebase can lose commits if you don't know what you're doing. The explanation calls out exactly what is at risk.

What's the 'safer alternative' for?

Some commands have gentler versions. `--force` can become `--force-with-lease`. `reset --hard` can become `reset --keep` or `stash`. When the tool notices a risky flag, it proposes the safer option so you can decide.

Does it work for non-git CLI tools?

This tool is tuned for git specifically. For other shells or CLI commands, the explanation may still work but won't catch tool-specific footguns. A general command explainer is on the roadmap.

Is my command sent to a server?

Yes, to Amazon Nova Micro on AWS Bedrock for analysis. No logs, no storage. Don't paste commands containing secrets (tokens in URLs, passwords in env vars).

Git Command Explainer

Paste a git command like `git rebase -i HEAD~3` or `git reset --hard origin/main` and get a senior-engineer explanation: what each flag does, what the command destroys or rewrites, a safer alternative if the intent is unclear, and the single most important thing to verify before running. Powered by Amazon Nova Micro on AWS Bedrock.

Paste any git command and get a plain-English breakdown of each flag, what it destroys, and a safer alternative. Free, daily-capped.

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Explanation

Breakdown of each flag, what the command destroys or rewrites, a safer alternative, and the one thing to check before running.

What you get back

• Line-by-line breakdown of flags and arguments
• What the command destroys or rewrites
• Safer alternative if intent is unclear
• Single most important pre-flight check
• Plain English, no jargon
• Works for any git command

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Frequently Asked Questions

What commands does it handle?: Any git command. Common ones: rebase, reset, push --force, cherry-pick, clean, filter-branch, reflog, stash, merge with flags. It breaks down every flag and argument plus the overall effect.
Why include a 'what this destroys' section?: Because many git commands silently rewrite history or delete work. `git reset --hard`, `git push --force`, `git clean -fdx`, and interactive rebase can lose commits if you don't know what you're doing. The explanation calls out exactly what is at risk.
What's the 'safer alternative' for?: Some commands have gentler versions. `--force` can become `--force-with-lease`. `reset --hard` can become `reset --keep` or `stash`. When the tool notices a risky flag, it proposes the safer option so you can decide.
Does it work for non-git CLI tools?: This tool is tuned for git specifically. For other shells or CLI commands, the explanation may still work but won't catch tool-specific footguns. A general command explainer is on the roadmap.
Is my command sent to a server?: Yes, to Amazon Nova Micro on AWS Bedrock for analysis. No logs, no storage. Don't paste commands containing secrets (tokens in URLs, passwords in env vars).

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About Git Command Explainer

Paste any git command and get a plain-English breakdown of each flag, what it destroys, and a safer alternative. Free, no login. This AI-backed tool sends your input to MarkdownMe's capped Amazon Bedrock endpoint to generate the result. No account is required. MarkdownMe provides free, fast, and reliable Markdown tools for developers, writers, and anyone who works with Markdown.