#GIT SET UPSTREAM UPDATE#

If we’re passed a parameter, we’ll use that for the name of the upstream branch. We’ll set the result to a local variable called “current”: local currentĬurrent='$(git rev-parse -abbrev-ref HEAD)' I was going to name this function “gsu” but I have that aliased to git submodule update.įor this function, we must retrieve the name of the current branch. If you haven’t deciphered it yet, “gsut” stands for Git Set Upstream To. gsut to set the upstream tracking branch to the branch named name.gsut to set the upstream tracking branch to the same name as the current branch.We’re going to create a zsh shell function that will allow you to type: If there is no upstream branch configured and the Git repository has remotes set up, the Publish action is enabled. What if I gave you a better way? Enter Shell Functions. So what do you do? You go to the mouse, swipe over the command to select it, copy it (if your terminal doesn’t do that automatically), paste it as a new command, fiddle with it a bit for accuracy, and press Enter. For example, origin or upstream are two common choices. Password-based authentication for Git has been removed in favor. Alternatively, you can use a credential helper like Git Credential Manager. When Git prompts you for your password, enter your personal access token. Git branch -set-upstream-to=origin/ master The git remote set-url command takes two arguments: An existing remote name. The next time you git fetch, git pull, or git push to the remote repository, you'll be asked for your GitHub username and password. If you wish to set tracking information for this branch you can do so with: Please specify which branch you want to rebase against. git branch -u-set-upstream-to has been introduced with a. You’ve seen it many times: There is no tracking information for the current branch. git branch -set-upstream is deprecated and may be removed in a relatively distant future.

#GIT SET UPSTREAM UPDATE#

Update : I just learned about the new git setting: toSetupRemote - I learned it from here, and so can you!

Git set upstream