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git-commit:tldr:e8859

git-commit: Commit staged files and sign them with the specified GPG key (or the one defined in the config file if no argument is specified).
$ git commit --gpg-sign ${key_id} --message "${message}"
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The command git commit --gpg-sign ${key_id} --message "${message}" is used to create a commit in Git and sign it with a GPG key. Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • git commit: This is the basic command to create a commit in Git. It records changes to the repository with a commit message.
  • --gpg-sign ${key_id}: This option is used to sign the commit with a GPG key. ${key_id} should be replaced with the actual key ID of the GPG key you want to use for signing the commit. GPG (GNU Privacy Guard) is a program for encrypting and signing data.
  • --message "${message}": This option specifies the commit message for the commit. ${message} should be replaced with the actual message you want to associate with the commit. The message should be enclosed in double quotes.

Overall, this command allows you to create a signed commit using a specific GPG key and include a custom commit message. The GPG signature provides a way to verify the authenticity and integrity of the commit.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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