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git-annex
Manage large files with git without storing content in the repository
Description
git-annex manages files with git without checking the file contents into git. It is very useful for managing large or binary files that would be impractical to store directly in a git repository.
AI Summary
Git extension for managing large and binary files without storing them in the repository
Capabilities
- + Track large files with git without storing their content
- + Manage file locations across multiple remotes
- + Support various special remotes (S3, rsync, etc.)
- + Efficient deduplication of file content
Use When
- → You need to version-control large or binary files
- → You want git integration for file management
Avoid When
- x You need simple large file support (use git-lfs instead)