How to use git annex on an existing repository?
Fresh3 days ago
Mar 15, 20262226 viewsConfidence Score0%
0%
Problem
What is the best way to import all big files (or all binary files) into git annex, when they are already in a git repository? I don't want to lose all of my commits, so I think it's not a good idea to just make a new repo and initialize annex there, importing all of the files and then committing. I…
Unverified for your environment
Select your OS to check compatibility.
1 Fix
Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification
Fix for: How to use git annex on an existing repository?
Low Risk
If you just remove the files from the most recent commit and start using git-annex now, it will work, but your existing git repository will not get any smaller. This is because your history still contains all the big files checked into Git. You migh…
Awaiting Verification
Be the first to verify this fix
Sign in to verify this fix