Command
git tagExplanation
The `git tag` command, when run without arguments, lists all tags in your repository. You can use filters and sort options to narrow down the list, such as `git tag -l "v1.*"` to show all tags starting with v1. Tags help organize repository history, marking releases, and identifying key milestones. Using the list command ensures visibility into what tags are available locally. Note that this only shows local tags unless you fetch from remote first.
Common Use Cases
- •Viewing available release versions
- •Checking tag presence before deployment
- •Filtering tags by naming convention
Best Practices
- ✓Use `git fetch --tags` to stay up to date with remote tags
- ✓Use naming conventions (v1.0.0, v2.0-beta) for clarity
- ✓Regularly review tags for version management and cleanup
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠Expecting remote tags to appear without fetching
- ⚠Not using filters when repository has many tags
- ⚠Confusing tag names with branch names
Troubleshooting
Problem: Remote tags not showing locally
Solution: Run `git fetch --tags` to update local tag list from remote.
Problem: Too many tags cluttering output
Solution: Filter tags using patterns, e.g., `git tag -l "v2.*"`.
Examples
List all local tags
git tagList all tags starting with v1
git tag -l "v1.*"Fetch and update tags from the remote
git fetch --tagsView commit details for a specific tag
git show v1.0More
Initialize Repository
Create an empty Git repository in a directory to start version controlling your project
Check Repository Status
Display the current state of your working directory and staging area, showing which files are modified, staged, or untracked
Push Tags to Remote
Push local tags to a remote repository so others can access them