git-lfs
About git-lfs
Git LFS (Large File Storage) is a command line extension for Git designed to handle large files more efficiently. It replaces large files with text pointers in the repository while storing the actual file contents on a remote server. This approach helps reduce repository size and improves performance when working with large assets like images, videos, or design files.
Git LFS is written in Go and provides pre-compiled binaries for major operating systems, including Mac, Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD. It integrates seamlessly with existing Git workflows, allowing users to track, manage, and version large files without significant changes to their development process.
The tool includes features like file tracking, migration of existing large files, and support for various installation methods, including package managers and direct binary downloads. It is compatible with Git versions 2.0.0 and above, though using a recent Git version is recommended for optimal performance.
Key features
- Track large files using Git LFS pointers
- Migrate existing large files to Git LFS
- Manage large files without bloating the repository
- Supports Git versions 2.0.0 and above
- Pre-compiled binaries for Mac, Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD
Download v3.7.1
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Frequently asked questions
- Is git-lfs free?
- Yes. git-lfs is free and open-source software, distributed under the NOASSERTION license.
- Which platforms does git-lfs support?
- git-lfs provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of git-lfs?
- The latest version is v3.7.1, released on Oct 17, 2025.
- What is Git LFS?
- Git LFS is a Git extension that manages large files by storing them externally and replacing them with text pointers in the repository.
- How do I install Git LFS?
- Git LFS can be installed via package managers like Homebrew on macOS, Chocolatey on Windows, or Debian/RPM packages on Linux. Pre-compiled binaries are also available for direct download.
- What platforms does Git LFS support?
- Git LFS supports macOS, Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD.
- Is Git LFS free to use?
- Yes, Git LFS is open source and free to use.
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