Using git commands based on its stage is pretty handy, however, the default git status colors isn't that helpful.

In this way, I rather recommend you adding few configurations over the .gitconfig file in order to make it better.

Add the following lines inside your ~/.gitconfig file:

[color]
   diff = auto
   status = auto
   branch = auto
   interactive = auto
   ui = auto

[color "branch"]
   current = green bold
   local = green
   remote = red bold

[color "status"]
   added = green bold
   changed = yellow bold
   untracked = red

As a result, the git status command will look better in terms of changes based on which git stage.

If you want to understand more about the commands based on the Git Stages, I recommend you check this article out.

Links:

• https://huogerac.hashnode.dev/most-useful-git-commands-by-git-stages