[git.sr.ht](https://git.sr.ht) is a service for hosting git repositories on
sr.ht.

**See also**:

- [Installation guide](installation.md)

**Important**: git.sr.ht is a work in progress. As a consequence, URLs of
specific files, commits, branches, etc in the repository viewer are **NOT**
guaranteed to remain consistent forever. When we finish writing our new
repository viewer, these will change.

# New to git?

Learning how to use git in general is out of the scope of our documentation.
Here are some good resources:

- [The official Git book](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2)
- [Git man pages](https://git-scm.com/docs)

We do have some general resources for learning how to use git the sr.ht way:

- [Using git-send-email for sending and reviewing patches on sr.ht](../git.sr.ht/send-email.md)
- [Code review with lists.sr.ht](../lists.sr.ht/code-review.md)

# git.sr.ht manual

The following sections document various features of git.sr.ht.

# Repository creation

Creating new repositories is done on the [create
page](https://git.sr.ht/create), which you can access from any page via the
navigation on the top right. You can also create a new repository by pushing to
one that does not yet exist, and clicking the link which is printed in the `git
push` output to complete the creation process.

The *name* and *description* fields are used to describe your repository to the
public. The *visibility* field will change how your repository is shown on the
website. Public repositories are visible on your profile, to anonymous users,
and on third-party search engines. Unlisted repositories are visible to anyone
who has the link, but are not shown in your profile or in search results.
Private repositories are only visible to you and other logged-in users who you
explicitly [grant access to](#access).

## Settings

Each repository's settings may be accessed via the settings link on the
repository's detail page.

### Info

You can change the repository's visibility and description on this page. Click
"Rename?" if you wish to rename your repository. Renaming your repository sets
up a redirect from the previous name to the new.

### Access

The access page allows you to grant other users read or write access to your
repository. Users with read access will be able to clone and view private
repositories on the web, and users with write access will be able to push new
to your repository. Users will write access will not be able to edit your
repository's settings.

### Delete

You can delete your repository from this page. This operation cannot be undone.
This does not delete any other resources that may be associated with this
project, such as a ticket tracker on todo.sr.ht or build history on
builds.sr.ht.

## Profile

Your public profile as available at git.sr.ht/~username. Here any public
repositories on your account are listed and searchable, but unlisted and private
repositories are hidden unless you're logged in.

The information displayed on your profile page is sourced from your [meta.sr.ht
profile](/meta.sr.ht#profile).