git-diagnose - Linux
Overview
git-diagnose is a versatile tool for identifying and resolving issues within a Git repository. It analyzes the repository’s history, configuration, and current state, providing insights and recommendations to enhance workflow efficiency.
Syntax
git diagnose [options] [paths...]
Options/Flags
- -a, –all: Diagnose all repositories under the current directory.
- -b, –branch: Diagnose the specified branch or branches.
- -f, –file: Diagnose the specified file path.
- -L, –long: Display detailed diagnostics and recommendations.
- -m, –metric: Select specific metric(s) to diagnose.
- -n, –no-color: Disable color output.
- -q, –quiet: Suppress all output except errors.
- -t, –tag: Diagnose the specified tag or tags.
- -v, –verbose: Display verbose output, including diagnostic steps.
- –format: Output format (text, json, csv). Default is text.
- –help: Display help and usage information.
Examples
Diagnose local repository:
git diagnose
Diagnose specific file:
git diagnose -f path/to/file.txt
Diagnose all repositories under current directory:
git diagnose -a
Display verbose output:
git diagnose -v
Common Issues
- Missing dependency: Ensure you have the git-diagnose package installed before using the command.
- Access denied: Verify that you have read access to the repository you’re trying to diagnose.
- Unresolved merge conflicts: Resolve any outstanding merge conflicts before using git-diagnose.
Integration
- Script automation: Integrate git-diagnose into automated scripts to regularly check for and resolve repository issues.
- Pre-commit hooks: Use git-diagnose as a pre-commit hook to prevent problematic commits from being pushed.
- Continuous integration (CI): Incorporate git-diagnose into CI pipelines to detect issues early in the development cycle.
Related Commands
- git diff: Compare changes between commits.
- git gc: Perform garbage collection on the repository.
- git status: Show the state of the current working tree.
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