By default no copying will be done. While `notes.rewrite.amend` and `notes.rewri... | Hacker News

Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

chrishill89 20 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Git Notes: Git's coolest, most unloved feature (2...

By default no copying will be done. While `notes.rewrite.amend` and `notes.rewrite.rebase` are true you also need `notes.rewriteRef` which tells it what notes refs should be rewritten. And it has no value by default. (you can set it to a glob copy over all notes refs)

fnl 17 days ago [–]

Thanks for the warning! From the git docs:

> Set it to refs/notes/commits to enable rewriting for the default commit notes.

Why wouldn’t that at least be the default? Why is rewriting off by default in the first place?

Consider applying for YC's Fall 2025 batch! Applications are open till Aug 4
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact