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Git Large File Storage
An open source Git extension for versioning large files
Version 3.8.1 · by GitHub Inc
Official site: git-lfs.github.com
About Git Large File Storage
Git Large File Storage (LFS) replaces large files such as audio samples, videos, datasets, and graphics with text pointers inside Git, while storing the file contents on a remote server like GitHub.com or GitHub Enterprise.
## Features
* **Large file versioning:** Version large files-even those as large as a couple GB in size with Git.
* **More repository space:** Host more in your Git repositories. External file storage makes it easy to keep your repository at a manageable size.
* **Faster cloning and fetching:** Download less data. This means faster cloning and fetching from repositories that deal with large files.
* **Same Git workflow:** Work like you always do on Git-no need for additional commands, secondary storage systems, or toolsets.
* **Same access controls and permissions:** Keep the same access controls and permissions for large files as the rest of your Git repository when working with a remote host like GitHub.
How to install Git Large File Storage
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install git-large-file-storage
- Open Git Large File Storage once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Git Large File Storage free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to git-lfs.github.com, the developer's official site, where Git Large File Storage is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Git Large File Storage?
The version listed here is 3.8.1, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Git Large File Storage from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install git-large-file-storage. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Git Large File Storage safe?
Git Large File Storage downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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