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= Mutable Branches =
''Author: Gideon Sireling

Repository: http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/

Issue tracker: http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/issues''

== Overview ==

The mutable-branches extension allows [[NamedBranches|named branches]] to be renamed, without rewriting history. Renamings are tracked by a file in the working directory.

== Installation ==

Clone the repository to your local hard drive, or simply download [[http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/raw/tip/mutable-branches.py|mutable-branches.py]]. Then add the following to your mercurial.ini:

{{{
[extensions]
mutable-branches = path/to/mutable-branches.py
}}}

== Renaming Branches ==

To start renaming branches, create a file called `.hgbranches` in the root of the working directory, and check it in. Each line in `.hgbranches` consists of a space-delimited pair such as `oldBranch newBranch`. If the branch name contains spaces, it should be quoted.

There are no changes to Mercurial's UI, other than not scolding the user when they create a new branch.

== Local Branches ==

If the user creates a local branch which they do not intend pushing, it can be recorded in `.hg/localbranches`. Local renamings override repository renamings.

== Future Development ==

Other fields could be added to `.hgbranches`, such as the branch's description or owner.
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CategoryExtensionsByOthers

Mutable Branches

Author: Gideon Sireling

Repository: http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/

Issue tracker: http://code.accursoft.com/mutable-branches/issues

Overview

The mutable-branches extension allows named branches to be renamed, without rewriting history. Renamings are tracked by a file in the working directory.

Installation

Clone the repository to your local hard drive, or simply download mutable-branches.py. Then add the following to your mercurial.ini:

[extensions]
mutable-branches = path/to/mutable-branches.py

Renaming Branches

To start renaming branches, create a file called .hgbranches in the root of the working directory, and check it in. Each line in .hgbranches consists of a space-delimited pair such as oldBranch newBranch. If the branch name contains spaces, it should be quoted.

There are no changes to Mercurial's UI, other than not scolding the user when they create a new branch.

Local Branches

If the user creates a local branch which they do not intend pushing, it can be recorded in .hg/localbranches. Local renamings override repository renamings.

Future Development

Other fields could be added to .hgbranches, such as the branch's description or owner.


CategoryExtensionsByOthers

MutableBranches (last edited 2019-08-22 10:56:57 by gidyn)