How to automate `git push` at every `git commit`?
Feb 1, 2:20am

You can automate a git push after every git commit using Git hooks. Specifically, you can use the post-commit hook to run git push automatically. Here’s how to set it up:


1. Create a post-commit Hook

  • Navigate to your Git repository’s .git/hooks directory:
    bash
    cd /path/to/your/repo/.git/hooks
  • Create or edit the post-commit file (no extension):
    bash
    touch post-commit chmod +x post-commit
  • Open the file in a text editor and add the following script:
    bash
    #!/bin/sh git push
  • Save and close the file.

2. Verify the Hook

  • Make a test commit:
    bash
    git add . git commit -m "Test commit for auto-push"
  • The hook will automatically run git push after the commit.

Important Notes

  • Branch Awareness: This will push to the current branch’s upstream. Ensure your branch is set up to track a remote branch (e.g., git push -u origin your-branch).
  • Safety: Automatically pushing after every commit can be risky if you work in a shared repository or want to review changes before pushing. Consider using a pre-push hook or manual pushes for more control.
  • Team Workflows: This is best for personal projects or solo work. In team environments, it’s usually better to push manually after reviewing commits.

Alternative: Git Alias

If you prefer not to use hooks, you can create a Git alias to combine commit and push:

bash
git config --global alias.cp '!git commit -m "$1" && git push'

Then use it like:

bash
git cp "Your commit message"

Feb 1, 2:20am

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