GitGlow 2.0 guide

Work with branches and remotes

Create, switch, inspect, and safely remove local branches.

Reviewed for 2.0Updated September 13, 2026
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What this helps you do

Create, switch, inspect, and safely remove local branches.

Find it in GitGlow

Use the repository header and the Branches and Remotes sections in the repository navigator.

Before you start

Local branch creation and switching are Free. Deletion is limited to merged local branches and requires review.

Steps

  1. Inspect the current checkout in the repository header.
  2. Create or switch a branch from Branches.
  3. Before deletion, review merge status and the exact branch name.

Expected result

The header and navigator agree on the active checkout and related remote refs.

Controls

Selected branchrepo.checkout

Shows or switches the selected checkout context.

Screen
Repository header
Available
All editions
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Recovery

If the workflow cannot continue

GitGlow refuses unmerged branch deletion. Merge or preserve the work, then create a new review.