Get all files that have been modified in git branch

Question

Is there a way to see what files have changed in a branch?

Answer 1

Update Nov 2020:

To get the list of files modified (and committed!) in the current branch you can use the shortest console command using standard git:

git diff --name-only master...

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• If your local "master" branch is outdated (behind the remote), add a remote name (assuming its "origin") git diff --name-only origin/master...

• If you want to include uncommitted changes as well, remove the ...:

  git diff --name-only master

• If you use different main branch name (eg: "main"), substitute it:

  git diff --name-only origin/main...

• If your want to output to stdout (so its copyable)

  git diff --name-only master... | cat

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per really nice detailed explanation of different options https://blog.jpalardy.com/posts/git-how-to-find-modified-files-on-a-branch/