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I want to use version control, but due to security reasons, server I'm working on, has no internet access, I can only move files on usb stick. Can I use git still with it? Can I create small patches that I can apply on git repository?

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You can use git locally too. Then your commits are only stored locally, you still have a version control with it (and can diff/merge etc.), but you just can't access the repository from any other computer.

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Sure, there's nothing about git that requires a particular protocol. Just out of the box the standard client supports http(s), ssh, the custom git protocol and, importantly, the local protocol. That just takes a path to a local .git directory, which can be within working directory (/path/to/project/.git) or just a bare directory (/path/to/project.git), though the naming is just a convention.

This means you can, of course, treat add a flash drive as a remote:

git remote add origin /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

or, on Windows:

git remote add origin F:foo.git

Or even add it as an additional remote with a different name (if you prefer origin to point towards an internet server somewhere):

git remote add flashdrive /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

Then you can just push/pull to/from this remote just like any other.

If you read the documentation, you'll notice there's also a file:// protocol that behaves slightly differently. It is recommended to use a local path as that will make use of some additional optimisations - if you use the file:// protocol then git will use some standard network components (to talk to the local disk), which is slower.

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You need to first install Git. Then to create a new repository, run within the folder that you've copied:

git init

Then you can add files you want to version control by git add (add -a for all files) and start committing the changes (git commit).

You don't have to push to any remote, as you can work on your local history (git log).

For more information, check:

Git tutorial.

git - the simple guide

Pushing/pulling without internet

Using git push command, it's possible to push over SSH (using local connection, intranet):

git remote add server ssh://[user@]host.xz[:port]/path/to/dev/repo.git/
git push server

or pushing into the folder:

git push /mnt/usb/my_repo

This assumes you've two copies of your repository.

The same with pulling, e.g.

git pull /mnt/usb/my_repo

Patching

To apply patches, you can use patch command or git apply.

See: Create patch or diff file from git repository and apply it to another different git repository.

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Git is actually really suitable for it, it does not require any internet access at all because all the required information is stored in the .git directory.

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but repositories can grow big, is there a more lightweight way than replacing whole .git directory if I want to add commit or two once in a while? Can I "pull" from usb stick?
â€“Â Tutu Kaeen
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I'm pretty sure you will find better answers to those questions if you do a bit of searching online, my git knowledge is quite rusty. I'm fairly certain that it's possible though.
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Method 1: You can create a 'bare repository' on the USB stick, then push to it and pull from it as you would with any other remote repository. In other words, repository operations via local paths aren't any different from operations via SSH or HTTPS URLs.

Create a 'remote' repository:

$ git init --bare /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git

In computer 1, push everything to it:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git push usb master

In computer 2, well, same as always.

$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git pull usb

(You can push/fetch/pull from a URL or path directly, too.)

Method 2: You can create 'transfer bundles' which archive a given list of commits into a single file.

Unfortunately the bundle commands don't automatically remember what was already bundled the last time, so manual tagging or note-keeping is needed. I'll just take the examples from the git-bundle manual.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the entire branch:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

In computer 2, pull from the bundle as if it were a repository:
```
$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git pull /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle
```

Subsequent bundles don't need to pack the whole master Ã¢Â€Â“ they can pack just the newly added commits from last-bundled..master instead.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the newly added commits:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle last-bundled..master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

Same as above.

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This means you can, of course, treat add a flash drive as a remote:

git remote add origin /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

or, on Windows:

git remote add origin F:foo.git

Or even add it as an additional remote with a different name (if you prefer origin to point towards an internet server somewhere):

git remote add flashdrive /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

Then you can just push/pull to/from this remote just like any other.

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This means you can, of course, treat add a flash drive as a remote:

git remote add origin /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

or, on Windows:

git remote add origin F:foo.git

Or even add it as an additional remote with a different name (if you prefer origin to point towards an internet server somewhere):

git remote add flashdrive /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

Then you can just push/pull to/from this remote just like any other.

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This means you can, of course, treat add a flash drive as a remote:

git remote add origin /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

or, on Windows:

git remote add origin F:foo.git

Or even add it as an additional remote with a different name (if you prefer origin to point towards an internet server somewhere):

git remote add flashdrive /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

Then you can just push/pull to/from this remote just like any other.

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This means you can, of course, treat add a flash drive as a remote:

git remote add origin /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

or, on Windows:

git remote add origin F:foo.git

Or even add it as an additional remote with a different name (if you prefer origin to point towards an internet server somewhere):

git remote add flashdrive /mnt/flashdrive/foo.git

Then you can just push/pull to/from this remote just like any other.

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You need to first install Git. Then to create a new repository, run within the folder that you've copied:

git init

Then you can add files you want to version control by git add (add -a for all files) and start committing the changes (git commit).

You don't have to push to any remote, as you can work on your local history (git log).

For more information, check:

Git tutorial.

git - the simple guide

Pushing/pulling without internet

Using git push command, it's possible to push over SSH (using local connection, intranet):

git remote add server ssh://[user@]host.xz[:port]/path/to/dev/repo.git/
git push server

or pushing into the folder:

git push /mnt/usb/my_repo

This assumes you've two copies of your repository.

The same with pulling, e.g.

git pull /mnt/usb/my_repo

Patching

To apply patches, you can use patch command or git apply.

See: Create patch or diff file from git repository and apply it to another different git repository.

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You need to first install Git. Then to create a new repository, run within the folder that you've copied:

git init

Then you can add files you want to version control by git add (add -a for all files) and start committing the changes (git commit).

You don't have to push to any remote, as you can work on your local history (git log).

For more information, check:

Git tutorial.

git - the simple guide

Pushing/pulling without internet

Using git push command, it's possible to push over SSH (using local connection, intranet):

git remote add server ssh://[user@]host.xz[:port]/path/to/dev/repo.git/
git push server

or pushing into the folder:

git push /mnt/usb/my_repo

This assumes you've two copies of your repository.

The same with pulling, e.g.

git pull /mnt/usb/my_repo

Patching

To apply patches, you can use patch command or git apply.

See: Create patch or diff file from git repository and apply it to another different git repository.

edited 10 mins ago

answered 32 mins ago

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You need to first install Git. Then to create a new repository, run within the folder that you've copied:

git init

Then you can add files you want to version control by git add (add -a for all files) and start committing the changes (git commit).

You don't have to push to any remote, as you can work on your local history (git log).

For more information, check:

Git tutorial.

git - the simple guide

Pushing/pulling without internet

Using git push command, it's possible to push over SSH (using local connection, intranet):

git remote add server ssh://[user@]host.xz[:port]/path/to/dev/repo.git/
git push server

or pushing into the folder:

git push /mnt/usb/my_repo

This assumes you've two copies of your repository.

The same with pulling, e.g.

git pull /mnt/usb/my_repo

Patching

To apply patches, you can use patch command or git apply.

See: Create patch or diff file from git repository and apply it to another different git repository.

edited 10 mins ago

answered 32 mins ago

kenorb

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You need to first install Git. Then to create a new repository, run within the folder that you've copied:

git init

Then you can add files you want to version control by git add (add -a for all files) and start committing the changes (git commit).

You don't have to push to any remote, as you can work on your local history (git log).

For more information, check:

Git tutorial.

git - the simple guide

Pushing/pulling without internet

Using git push command, it's possible to push over SSH (using local connection, intranet):

git remote add server ssh://[user@]host.xz[:port]/path/to/dev/repo.git/
git push server

or pushing into the folder:

git push /mnt/usb/my_repo

This assumes you've two copies of your repository.

The same with pulling, e.g.

git pull /mnt/usb/my_repo

Patching

To apply patches, you can use patch command or git apply.

See: Create patch or diff file from git repository and apply it to another different git repository.

edited 10 mins ago

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Git is actually really suitable for it, it does not require any internet access at all because all the required information is stored in the .git directory.

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

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but repositories can grow big, is there a more lightweight way than replacing whole .git directory if I want to add commit or two once in a while? Can I "pull" from usb stick?
â€“Â Tutu Kaeen
56 mins ago

I'm pretty sure you will find better answers to those questions if you do a bit of searching online, my git knowledge is quite rusty. I'm fairly certain that it's possible though.
â€“Â JohnEye
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up vote
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Git is actually really suitable for it, it does not require any internet access at all because all the required information is stored in the .git directory.

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

92221021

but repositories can grow big, is there a more lightweight way than replacing whole .git directory if I want to add commit or two once in a while? Can I "pull" from usb stick?
â€“Â Tutu Kaeen
56 mins ago

I'm pretty sure you will find better answers to those questions if you do a bit of searching online, my git knowledge is quite rusty. I'm fairly certain that it's possible though.
â€“Â JohnEye
35 mins ago

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up vote
0
down vote

Git is actually really suitable for it, it does not require any internet access at all because all the required information is stored in the .git directory.

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

92221021

Git is actually really suitable for it, it does not require any internet access at all because all the required information is stored in the .git directory.

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

92221021

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

92221021

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

92221021

answered 1 hour ago

JohnEye

92221021

but repositories can grow big, is there a more lightweight way than replacing whole .git directory if I want to add commit or two once in a while? Can I "pull" from usb stick?
â€“Â Tutu Kaeen
56 mins ago

I'm pretty sure you will find better answers to those questions if you do a bit of searching online, my git knowledge is quite rusty. I'm fairly certain that it's possible though.
â€“Â JohnEye
35 mins ago

add a commentÂ |Â

but repositories can grow big, is there a more lightweight way than replacing whole .git directory if I want to add commit or two once in a while? Can I "pull" from usb stick?
â€“Â Tutu Kaeen
56 mins ago

I'm pretty sure you will find better answers to those questions if you do a bit of searching online, my git knowledge is quite rusty. I'm fairly certain that it's possible though.
â€“Â JohnEye
35 mins ago

but repositories can grow big, is there a more lightweight way than replacing whole .git directory if I want to add commit or two once in a while? Can I "pull" from usb stick?
â€“Â Tutu Kaeen
56 mins ago

I'm pretty sure you will find better answers to those questions if you do a bit of searching online, my git knowledge is quite rusty. I'm fairly certain that it's possible though.
â€“Â JohnEye
35 mins ago

add a commentÂ |Â

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Create a 'remote' repository:

$ git init --bare /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git

In computer 1, push everything to it:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git push usb master

In computer 2, well, same as always.

$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git pull usb

(You can push/fetch/pull from a URL or path directly, too.)

Method 2: You can create 'transfer bundles' which archive a given list of commits into a single file.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the entire branch:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

In computer 2, pull from the bundle as if it were a repository:
```
$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git pull /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle
```

Subsequent bundles don't need to pack the whole master Ã¢Â€Â“ they can pack just the newly added commits from last-bundled..master instead.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the newly added commits:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle last-bundled..master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

Same as above.

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Create a 'remote' repository:

$ git init --bare /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git

In computer 1, push everything to it:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git push usb master

In computer 2, well, same as always.

$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git pull usb

(You can push/fetch/pull from a URL or path directly, too.)

Method 2: You can create 'transfer bundles' which archive a given list of commits into a single file.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the entire branch:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

In computer 2, pull from the bundle as if it were a repository:
```
$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git pull /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle
```

Subsequent bundles don't need to pack the whole master Ã¢Â€Â“ they can pack just the newly added commits from last-bundled..master instead.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the newly added commits:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle last-bundled..master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

Same as above.

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Create a 'remote' repository:

$ git init --bare /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git

In computer 1, push everything to it:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git push usb master

In computer 2, well, same as always.

$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git pull usb

(You can push/fetch/pull from a URL or path directly, too.)

Method 2: You can create 'transfer bundles' which archive a given list of commits into a single file.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the entire branch:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

In computer 2, pull from the bundle as if it were a repository:
```
$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git pull /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle
```

Subsequent bundles don't need to pack the whole master Ã¢Â€Â“ they can pack just the newly added commits from last-bundled..master instead.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the newly added commits:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle last-bundled..master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

Same as above.

edited 12 mins ago

answered 20 mins ago

grawity

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Create a 'remote' repository:

$ git init --bare /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git

In computer 1, push everything to it:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git push usb master

In computer 2, well, same as always.

$ git remote add usb /mnt/Stick/Repositories/Large_Project.git
$ git pull usb

(You can push/fetch/pull from a URL or path directly, too.)

Method 2: You can create 'transfer bundles' which archive a given list of commits into a single file.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the entire branch:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

In computer 2, pull from the bundle as if it were a repository:
```
$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git pull /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle
```

Subsequent bundles don't need to pack the whole master Ã¢Â€Â“ they can pack just the newly added commits from last-bundled..master instead.

In computer 1, create a bundle of the newly added commits:

$ cd ~/Large_Project
$ git bundle create /mnt/Stick/Project.bundle last-bundled..master
$ git tag -f last-bundled master

Same as above.

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