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git-mailinfo:tldr:2d8b9
git-mailinfo: Remove everything from the body before a scissors line (e.g. "-->* --") and retrieve the message or patch.
$ git mailinfo --scissors ${select}
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The command git mailinfo --scissors ${select}
is used in Git version control system to apply "scissors" to a patch.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
git mailinfo
is a command that converts a plain text email message into a patch file.--scissors
is an option for thegit mailinfo
command. It is used to enable the inclusion of "scissors" lines in the output patch file.${select}
is a variable being used in the command. It likely represents a placeholder for some value that needs to be provided. The actual value will depend on the context in which this command is being used.
The purpose of including "scissors" lines in a patch file is to mark a section of the file that can be safely removed without affecting the intended changes. The "scissors" line typically looks like this:
------------------------ >8 ------------------------
The text " >8 " marks the point where the changes in the patch file start, and everything above it can be safely removed.
Including "scissors" lines in a patch file helps in reviewing and applying patches, as it makes it clear which parts of the patch can be discarded.
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.