git-config:tldr:c5eec

git-config: Edit the global Git configuration in the default editor.

$ git config --global --edit

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The command "git config --global --edit" is used to open the Git configuration file in a text editor.

Here's a breakdown of each part of the command:

"git config" is the Git command used to manage and view Git configuration options.
"--global" is an option that specifies that the configuration changes should be applied globally to the current user across all Git repositories on the system. By default, Git saves configuration changes within the current repository's .git/config file. When using "--global", the changes will be saved to the global Git configuration file located at ~/.gitconfig.
"--edit" is an option that tells Git to open the configuration file in a text editor, allowing you to change the configuration settings directly. You can choose the default text editor defined in your environment, such as Vim or nano, or set a different editor by modifying the GIT_EDITOR environment variable.

When you run the "git config --global --edit" command, Git will open the global Git configuration file in the selected text editor for you to make any necessary changes.

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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