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Is it possible to control the fetch depth of a submodule?

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Description

Is it possible to control the fetch depth of a submodule? This would be a nice enhancement for those of us with submodules pointing to large repos.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start by reviewing how the action currently handles submodules and fetch-depth settings. Determine the intended configuration and behavior for limiting submodule history, then verify the result with the repository's existing checks; the issue does not name specific files or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
ci-cd
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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