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The command "git rebase --skip" is used to skip applying a specific commit during the process of rebasing in Git.

Rebasing is a feature in Git that allows you to integrate changes from one branch into another branch by applying each commit from the source branch onto the destination branch. It is commonly used to keep your branch up-to-date with the latest changes from the main branch.

When you encounter a conflict while rebasing, Git stops and prompts you to resolve the conflict before proceeding with the rebase. However, if you decide that you do not want to apply a specific commit and want to skip it, you can use the "git rebase --skip" command.

Here is how the command works:

1. Start the rebase process by executing the "git rebase" command with the branch you want to rebase onto. For example, "git rebase main" will rebase your current branch onto the "main" branch.

2. When a conflict occurs during the rebase, Git automatically pauses the process and displays information about the conflict.

3. If you determine that you want to skip applying the conflicting commit, run the command "git rebase --skip". This command tells Git to discard the commit causing the conflict and move on to the next commit.

4. Git then continues with the rebase, attempting to apply the remaining commits. If there are no more conflicts, the rebase process will complete.

It's important to note that using "git rebase --skip" should be done with caution since it permanently discards the conflicting commit and its changes. Make sure you understand the implications and consequences before skipping a commit during a rebase.