git-config:tldr:9b64b

git-config: Edit the Git configuration for the current repository in the default editor.

$ git config --edit

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The command "git config --edit" is used to open the git configuration file in the default text editor of your system. This command allows you to view and modify the Git configuration settings.

When you enter this command, Git will open the configuration file in the text editor specified in your system's environment variables (typically the editor specified in the "core.editor" configuration).

The configuration file is a plain text file that contains various settings related to Git's behavior. It includes settings such as your username, email address, default branch, aliases, and more.

Once the file is opened in the text editor, you can make changes to the configuration settings as necessary. After making changes, save the file and close the text editor. Git will then use these updated settings for future operations.

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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