View a summary of changes between two commits

Angelos Chalaris · Git, Repository, Branch · Apr 13, 2021

Prints a summary of changes between two given commits.

• Use git shortlog <commit>..<other-commit> to view a summary of changes between the two given commits.
• Use arrow keys to navigate, press Q to exit.

git shortlog <commit>..<other-commit>

git shortlog 3050fc0de..HEAD
# Duck Quacking (2):
#      Fix network bug
#      Update documentation

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