git-lfs:tldr:289df

git-lfs: Fetch all Git LFS objects.

$ git lfs fetch

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The command "git lfs fetch" is used in Git repositories that have Git Large File Storage (LFS) enabled. Git LFS is an extension for Git that allows you to manage large files more efficiently.

When you run "git lfs fetch", it instructs Git to download the actual content of the large files that are stored in your Git LFS-enabled repository. It fetches those files from the remote repository or server.

Usually, Git LFS fetch should be executed after performing a regular "git fetch" command to retrieve the latest changes from the remote repository. By running "git lfs fetch" afterward, you'll ensure that the large files are also fetched and in-sync with the rest of the repository.

This command is particularly useful when you're collaborating with other developers on a project that uses large files. It allows you to keep your local repository up-to-date with the latest version of those files efficiently.

Note that the "git lfs fetch" command specifically deals with fetching the LFS files, but it doesn't automatically update the working directory with the fetched files. To update the working directory with the downloaded LFS files, you may need to run "git lfs checkout" after executing "git lfs fetch".

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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