How do I open git-bash.exe from command prompt such that it executes "git status" automatically and waits for the next command instead of exiting

Question

How can I create a git-bash shortcut which opens git-bash.exe and automatically runs "git status" and/or "git worktree list" at startup and then waits for my next command(s). I have tried:

• ".\git-bash.exe" -c "git status" but the git-bash window closes immediately after executing git status

• ".\git-bash.exe" -c "git status;read" , but this way it runs git status, waits for the enter key and closes the git-bash window

Answer 1

You can append the command 'exec $SHELL' to spawn a new interactive shell after your git commands exit. For example:

".\git-bash.exe" -c 'git status;exec $SHELL'