# branch commands

Source: https://stratadb.org/docs/reference/branch

# `branch` — command reference

| Command | Summary |
|---|---|
| [Create empty branch](/docs/reference/branch/create) | Create a new empty root branch. |
| [Delete branch](/docs/reference/branch/delete) | Delete an active branch and release its storage claims. |
| [Fork branch from current head](/docs/reference/branch/fork) | Fork a new branch from the current head of a source branch. |
| [Fork branch at timestamp](/docs/reference/branch/fork_at_timestamp) | Fork a new branch from a retained source timestamp. |
| [Fork branch at version](/docs/reference/branch/fork_at_version) | Fork a new branch from a retained source commit version. |
| [Read one branch](/docs/reference/branch/get) | Read one branch summary by name. |
| [List branches](/docs/reference/branch/list) | List active branches with their lineage facts. |