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instaweb

The git instaweb command is a tool that allows you to browse your Git repository using a web interface. It sets up a temporary web server to serve the repository's content, making it easier to view and navigate the repository's history, branches, and commits.

Detailed Explanation

  1. Starting the Web Server: git instaweb starts a web server to serve the repository's content. By default, it uses the lighttpd web server, but you can configure it to use other web servers like apache2 or webrick.

  2. Stopping the Web Server: You can stop the web server when you are done browsing the repository.

  3. Configuration: You can configure various options for git instaweb, such as the web server to use, the port to run on, and the browser to open.

Examples

  1. Starting the Web Server:

    git instaweb --start

    This command starts the web server and opens the default web browser to view the repository.

  2. Starting the Web Server with a Specific Browser:

    git instaweb --start --browser=firefox

    This command starts the web server and opens the repository in Firefox.

  3. Stopping the Web Server:

    git instaweb --stop

    This command stops the web server.

These commands help you quickly set up a web interface to browse your Git repository, making it easier to navigate and understand the repository's structure and history.

Last modified: 29 November 2024
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