Git copy file from another branch without staging it

Question

I\'ve found how you can copy a file wholesale from one branch to another:

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Answer 1

You can use git restore

git restore --source feature-B directory/somefile.php

I didn't pass any option saying where it should restore the file and by befault it's working directory (without index/staging area). From documentation:

> -W
> --worktree
> -S
> --staged
> 
>     Specify the restore location. If neither option is specified, by default the working tree is restored. Specifying --staged will only restore the index. Specifying both restores both.

Answer 2

you could use git show and then redirect... it's not very elegant, though

git show feature-B:directory/somefile.php > directory/somefile.php