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A Tcl/Tk based graphical user interface to Git.

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Passing `git blame` options to `git gui blame`

How can I pass git blame options such as -C to git gui blame? Merely typing git gui blame -C somefile results in error: unknown switch `-C' usage: git cat-file ...
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How to get all branches content on any new branch using GIT

I know this question is asked many times on SO. I just wanted to get proper way of branching and fixing mine. My working methodology on Git branching is: Checkout to master Take pull of all branches one by one on master ( if there are any latest…
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Why does Git GUI keep calling me Jon Skeet?

As a joke, I named my laptop's user account Jon Skeet. I've configured my per-repository options to call me wizzwizz4, yet when I view my commits I see this: Author: Jon Skeet 2018-12-21 22:07:11 Committer: wizzwizz4…
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Conflict in Merging a file which has been deleted from branch1 into another branch2 in Git-Hub

Using GIT GUI to resolve merge conflicts, I deleted one file1 in branch1 and same file1 has some changes in branch2. When merging branch1 into branch2, get conflicts in file1, I deleted file1 in branch1 manually, but it's still not allowing me to…
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How to prevent Git Gui from showing "loose objects" message on startup?

Git Gui Os: Ubuntu Ruby on rails project I am getting this confirmation every time on program startup. This repository currently has approximately 2304 loose objects. Will pressing 'yes' affect my project in anyways ?
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Verifying a database with TortoiseGit

I have never really used the Git GUI Here from the context menu in my File Explorer. I always use TortoiseGit. However, today I decided for curiosity to use the aforementioned utility. I noticed on the File menu it had Verify Database. It did come…
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GIT GUI - Windows - How do I start the output command window in maximized mode for custom tools?

I have added a series of tools (custom git commands) to my GIT GUI for windows. Every command has the option to display an "output" window for activities. Every time I select a tool, it opens the non-maximized floating window showing the output. Is…
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Recover changes from aborted git commit

I started Git Gui, clicked Ctrl+I to stage all the modified files, typed a text message and clicked Commit. An error message saying that an Excel file was locked appeared asking whether to try again or stop. I think I clicked the stop button (not…
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What does Git GUI's "Match Tracking Branches" option do?

What does the "Match Tracking Branches" option do in Git GUI? I haven't seen any immediate change after enabling the option. I assume it keeps local branches up to date with a repository's tracking branches?
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How to use Git Bash to create a zip file between commits ignoring deleted files

I use Bitbucket and I am looking to create a zip file between commits so that I can supply only the changed files to a client. I currently use: git archive --output=changes.zip HEAD $(git diff --name-only SHA1 SHA2) Which works absolutely fine if…
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Git rebase interactive with GUI

When we do git rebase -i master, it will come to the message where we need to put which commit to squash or pick and etc. Only then, it can proceed & complete the git rebase -i. My problem is for most of the PC, it will show the message in the…
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Stop Modifications in new feature Branch from Merging into Master using GitGui

For some time I have been modifying small files (typically documentation or styles) in our git repository. Recently a developer started working on a new search feature and subsequently created a new branch - let's call it 'new_search'. The process I…
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Git GUI is skipping the splash dialogue

Git GUI splash dialogue allows you to select recent repos, create, clone and open repositories. I'm trying to help another engineer get started with Git GUI and after installing Git GUI version 1.9.4 or 1.9.5 we can't see the splash…
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Authentication Failed - Git Tools for Visual Studio

I am tying to use GIT Gui with Visual Studio for pushing my project to online repo stored at a sub domain in VisualStudio.com. I am trying to push the changes I have committed. At authentication page I get an error even though I put correct user…
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Meaning of local or remote in git gui

I am somewhat confused what local / remote version means for git gui. At times remotes are my changes and at others local are. Is there any logic behind this naming/handling?
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