git-init-db - Linux
Overview
git-init-db initializes an empty Git database and prepares it for use as a repository. It creates the necessary files and directories, including the staging area and the tracking information for an initial empty commit.
Syntax
git init-db [--initial-commit-id=<commit>] [--template=<template dir>]
Options/Flags
- –initial-commit-id=
: Specify the ID of an initial commit to associate with the new repository. - –template=: Use the specified directory as a template for initializing the repository.
Examples
Creating an empty repository
git init-db --initial-commit-id=HEADCreating a repository with a template
git init-db --template=/path/to/templateCommon Issues
Error: "fatal: failed to read commit object"
This error can occur if the specified initial commit ID is invalid. Check that the ID references a valid commit.
Error: "fatal: empty commit"
This error occurs if the initial commit does not have any changes staged. Ensure you have added files to the staging area before committing.
Integration
git-init-db can be used with git-init to create a new repository with a specified initial state.
git init --initial-state="git init-db --initial-commit-id=HEAD"Related Commands
- git-init: Initializes a new Git repository.
- git-clone: Clones an existing repository.