Fix Last Commit

Git · Example / how-to

📋 Overview

Amend the most recent commit to fix the message or add forgotten files — only when it is safe (not pushed, or you own the branch).

🔧 Core concepts

💡 Examples

Fix message only:

git commit --amend -m "fix: correct typo in changelog"

Add forgotten files:

git add path/to/missed_file.ts
git commit --amend --no-edit

Check before amending:

git status
git log -1 --format='%an %ae %s'
git status -sb   # look for "ahead" vs tracking remote

⚠️ Pitfalls

• Never amend commits already pushed to a shared branch unless the team agrees (needs force-push).
• --no-edit keeps the old message; use an editor/-m when the message should change.
• Hooks may rewrite files on amend — review git status after.

🔗 Related

• Undo local changes
• Sync fork branch