What is Git LFS?
It replaces large files such as audio samples, videos, datasets, and graphics with text pointers inside Git, while storing the file contents on a remote server like GitHub.com or GitHub Enterprise.
Git LFS is a tool in the Git Tools category of a tech stack.
Git LFS is an open source tool with 12.4K GitHub stars and 2K GitHub forks. Here’s a link to Git LFS's open source repository on GitHub
Who uses Git LFS?
Companies
3 companies reportedly use Git LFS in their tech stacks, including Front End, Kubikfoto GmbH, and marketing-webiste.
Developers
9 developers on StackShare have stated that they use Git LFS.
Git LFS Integrations
Git LFS's Features
- Large file versioning
- More repository space
- Faster cloning and fetching
- Same Git workflow
- Same access controls and permissions
Git LFS Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to Git LFS?
pre-commit
pre-commit checks your code for errors before you commit it. pre-commit is configurable.
hub
hub is a command line tool that wraps git in order to extend it with extra features and commands that make working with GitHub easier.
Git Flow
It provides excellent command line help and output. It is a merge based solution. It doesn't rebase feature branches.
Atlassian Stash
It is a centralized solution to manage Git repositories behind the firewall. Streamlined for small agile teams, powerful enough for large organizations.
Git-Repo
Control your remote git hosting services from the git commandline. The usage is very simple.
