What is current-git-branch?
The `current-git-branch` npm package is a simple utility that allows you to get the name of the current Git branch in a Node.js environment. It is useful for scripts and tools that need to be aware of the current branch context.
What are current-git-branch's main functionalities?
Get Current Git Branch
This feature allows you to retrieve the name of the current Git branch. The code sample demonstrates how to use the `current-git-branch` package to get the branch name and print it to the console.
const currentGitBranch = require('current-git-branch');
const branchName = currentGitBranch();
console.log(branchName);
Other packages similar to current-git-branch
git-branch
The `git-branch` package provides similar functionality to `current-git-branch` by allowing you to get the current Git branch name. It also offers additional features like listing all branches and checking out a branch. Compared to `current-git-branch`, it is more feature-rich but also slightly more complex to use.
git-rev-sync
The `git-rev-sync` package offers a broader range of Git-related functionalities, including getting the current branch name, the latest commit hash, and the commit message. It is more comprehensive than `current-git-branch` but may be overkill if you only need to get the current branch name.
simple-git
The `simple-git` package is a lightweight interface for running Git commands in a Node.js environment. It can be used to get the current branch name among many other Git operations. It is more versatile than `current-git-branch` but requires more setup and understanding of Git commands.
current-git-branch

Get synchronously the current branch name
Installation
$ npm i current-git-branch --save
or
$ yarn add current-git-branch
Usage
Returns:
- Boolean
false
: It is not a git repository - String: The branch name
const branchName = require('current-git-branch');
branchName();
branchName('any/git/repo');
LICENSE
MIT © Jan Peer Stöcklmair