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.. include:: links.inc
.. _install-git:
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Install and configure git
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Get git
=======
Installers and instructions for all platforms are available at
https://git-scm.com/downloads
.. _essential_config:
Essential configuration
=======================
Though technically not required to install `git`_ and get it running, configure `git`_ so that you get credit for your contributions::
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email you@yourdomain.example.com
.. note::
Use the same email address here that you used for setting up your GitHub
account to save yourself a couple of steps later, when you connect your
git to GitHub.
Check it with::
$ git config --list
user.name=Your Name
user.email=you@yourdomain.example.com
# ...likely followed by many other configuration values
.. _git_gui_options:
Get a git GUI (optional)
========================
There are several good, free graphical interfaces for git.
Even if you are proficient with `git`_ at the command line a GUI can be useful.
Mac and Windows:
+ `SourceTree`_
+ The github client for `Mac`_ or `Windows`_
Linux, Mac and Windows:
+ `git-cola`_
There is a more extensive list of `git GUIs`_, including non-free options, for
all platforms.
.. _git GUIs: https://git-scm.com/downloads/guis
.. _SourceTree: https://www.sourcetreeapp.com/
.. _Mac: https://desktop.github.com/
.. _Windows: https://desktop.github.com/
.. _git-cola: http://git-cola.github.io/
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