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git-instaweb:tldr:74b07
git-instaweb: Listen only on localhost.
$ git instaweb --start --local
try on your machine
The command "git instaweb --start --local" is used to start a lightweight web server that allows you to browse your Git project in a web browser.
Here's a breakdown of the command and its options:
- "git instaweb" is the main command used to configure and start the web server.
- "--start" is an option that tells Git to start the web server. Without this option, Git will only configure the web server but not start it.
- "--local" is an option that specifies that the web server should only bind to the localhost (127.0.0.1) IP address. This means that the web server will only be accessible on your local machine and not over the network.
When you run this command, Git will configure and start the web server for your Git project. It will automatically open a web browser pointing to the locally hosted web server, allowing you to navigate through your project's files, commits, branches, and other related information.
Please note that the "git instaweb" command requires a web browser to be installed and in your system's PATH for it to work properly.
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.