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git-branch-name-in-bash-prompt.sh
# Display the current branch name in your bash prompt
# If current directory is not under a git repository, displays an empty string
# Add this function to your .bashrc (or .bash_profile in macOS)
getGitBranch() {
[ -d ".git" ] && git branch | grep \* | cut -d" " -f2
}
# Include this in your PS1 definition
# Don't forget to include the backslash before $
PS1="...\$(getGitBranch)..."
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