git-cvsexportcommit - Linux
Overview
git-cvsexportcommit converts a Git commit history into patches that can be imported to a CVS repository. It provides an efficient method to migrate code from a Git-based workflow to a CVS-managed project.
Syntax
git cvsexportcommit [-f <file>] [-c <conversion-options>] [-C <cvs-username>] <from-rev> <to-rev>
Options/Flags
- -f
: Specify an output file to write the generated patches to. Defaults to standard output. - -c
: Customization options for the conversion process, separated by commas. Available options include: - -cn: Include Git commit notes in the patch.
- -ch: Include Git commit history as a header in the patch.
- -cg: Include Git commit metadata (e.g., author, committer, date) in the patch.
- -C
: The CVS username to use when generating the patches. If omitted, the current Git user’s name will be used.
Examples
Simple conversion:
git cvsexportcommit HEAD~10..HEAD
Conversion with options:
git cvsexportcommit -c -ch -cn -C my_cvs_username HEAD~10..HEAD
Common Issues
- No output generated: Check the
commit.hook
variable in your.git/config
file. It should be set togit cvsexportcommit
. - Invalid CVS username: Ensure that the specified CVS username has write access to the target repository.
- CVS merge conflicts: If multiple Git commits are being converted into a single patch, CVS may encounter merge conflicts. Resolve them manually before importing the patch.
Integration
Create a patch file from a specific commit range:
git show HEAD~10..HEAD | git cvsexportcommit -f path_to_patch_file
Related Commands
git-cvs-import
: Imports CVS repository history into Git.git-cvs-server
: Runs a Git CVS server.- CVS documentation