diff --git a/eris/tools.toml b/eris/tools.toml
index 546d7ed..a62aed8 100644
--- a/eris/tools.toml
+++ b/eris/tools.toml
@@ -128,6 +128,7 @@ tools_for_extensions = [
   dependencies = ["git"]
   url = "https://git-scm.com/docs/git-diff"
   command = "git diff --exit-code"
+  patch_command = "git checkout"
   has_color = true
 
 [git_blame]