# How Do I Get the Current Branch Name in Git?

To get the name of the current branch in Git, you can use the following command:

```bash
git rev-parse --abbrev-ref HEAD
```

This command will output the name of the current branch. If you're on a branch named `main`, for example, the output will be `main`.

Alternatively, you can also use:

```bash
git branch --show-current
```

This command was introduced in Git version 2.22 and provides a more direct way to get the name of the current branch. It will output the name of the current branch without additional formatting.