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The command "gopass sync" is used in the context of the "gopass" password manager tool. Gopass is an open-source password manager that helps you store and manage your passwords securely. It uses Git as a back-end to store the password vault.
The "gopass sync" command is used to synchronize the local password store with the remote Git repository. It pulls the latest changes from the remote repository and pushes any local changes to it.
Here's how the command works:
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When you run "gopass sync", it fetches the latest changes from the remote Git repository. It downloads any updates made by other team members or devices that are connected to the repository.
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If there are any conflicting changes between the local and remote repositories, gopass will attempt to merge them automatically. However, if there are conflicts that cannot be resolved automatically, you will be prompted to resolve them manually.
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After the synchronization process is complete, any local changes that haven't been pushed to the remote repository will be uploaded.
This command ensures that the local password store is up-to-date with the latest changes made by others and that any local changes are properly backed up to the remote repository. It helps maintain consistency and enables collaboration within a team using gopass.