GitGlow 2.0 guide

Inspect a commit

Review metadata, files, and patch details for an exact commit.

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

Review metadata, files, and patch details for an exact commit.

Find it in GitGlow

Select a commit in History, Activity, or a linked workflow.

Before you start

Free for commits available in the selected local repository.

Steps

  1. Select the commit row and read its subject, author, refs, and SHA.
  2. Open Files and select a changed path.
  3. Read the structured diff or follow the unavailable reason for binary or oversized content.

Expected result

The inspector remains bound to the selected SHA and links back to related history context.

Controls

The controls for this workflow appear in the steps above. Their availability follows the repository, connection, and edition requirements on this page.

Recovery

If the workflow cannot continue

If the object is unavailable locally, fetch the relevant remote refs and reopen it.