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git-config

Provides comprehensive guidance for configuring Git, optimizing performance, managing credentials, and troubleshooting issues.

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The git-config skill was audited on Feb 21, 2026 and we found 8 security issues across 3 threat categories, including 1 high-severity. Review the findings below before installing.

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Security Issues

medium line 125

Access to hidden dotfiles in home directory

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125- **Global**: `~/.gitconfig` or `~/.config/git/config` - Current user
high line 382

Access to system keychain/keyring

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382- **macOS**: Default is macOS Keychain (`osxkeychain`)
medium line 398

Access to system keychain/keyring

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398# - credential.helper=manager (or osxkeychain/cache - OS default)
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External URL reference

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467- [Git Configuration Documentation](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-config)
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External URL reference

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468- [Git Attributes Documentation](https://git-scm.com/docs/gitattributes)
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External URL reference

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469- [GitHub CLI Manual](https://cli.github.com/manual/)
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External URL reference

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470- [Git Credential Helpers](https://git-scm.com/docs/gitcredentials)
low line 471

External URL reference

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471- [Git Maintenance](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-maintenance)
Scanned on Feb 21, 2026
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