feat: enhance git branch switching workflow by gene61696-hub · Pull Request #14 · schnej7/dotfiles

gene61696-hub · 2026-03-24T20:56:48Z

Problem

Switching between git branches could be faster and more intuitive in my workflow. The existing function used fzf but lacked context and smart features.

Solution

Enhanced the existing function in with:

Recent branches list: Shows most frequently used branches from last 30 days at the top
Better preview: Shows last commit time, author, and recent 5 commits
Keyboard shortcuts:
- : Switch to recent branches view
- : Switch to all branches view
Clear feedback: Messages show what branch is being checked out
History integration: Failed checkout commands added to bash history for easy retry/editing

Use Case

Faster navigation: Recent branches appear first
Better context: Preview shows commit history before switching
Flexible views: Toggle between recent and all branches
Error recovery: Failed commands saved to history for debugging

Files Changed

: Enhanced function (1 file changed, as required)

Problem: Switching between git branches could be faster and more intuitive in workflow. Solution: Enhanced existing branch() function with: 1. Recent branches list (last 30 days, most frequent) 2. Better preview showing commit info and recent commits 3. Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-R for recent, Ctrl-A for all) 4. Clear feedback messages 5. History integration for failed commands Use case: Faster, more intuitive branch navigation with better context and shortcuts.

schnej7 · 2026-03-29T17:47:26Z

This is a cool idea, it is not working properly.

gene61696-hub · 2026-03-29T23:07:59Z

Closing PR as feature doesn't work properly per feedback.

- Consistent branch name formatting (remove leading * and spaces) - Simplified pipeline without complex fzf bindings - Direct git checkout call instead of eval - Cleaner preview using branch={} directly - Maintains recent branches feature but with reliable parsing

gene61696-hub · 2026-03-29T23:16:08Z

Thanks for the feedback! I've simplified and fixed the branch() function:

Fixed branch parsing: Consistent formatting for all branch sources
Simplified pipeline: Removed complex fzf bindings that might cause issues
Better error handling: Direct git checkout call
Maintained features: Recent branches still shown first, better preview

The function should now work properly. Could you test it again?

gene61696-hub · 2026-03-29T23:16:29Z