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
- Inspect the current checkout in the repository header.
- Create or switch a branch from Branches.
- 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 branch
repo.checkoutShows or switches the selected checkout context.
- Screen
- Repository header
- Available
- All editions
Recovery
If the workflow cannot continue
GitGlow refuses unmerged branch deletion. Merge or preserve the work, then create a new review.