git-ecosystem / git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager

Better documentation on git credential-manager store

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Description

We are in a CI environment and can't use UI. We obtain a token for auth to push to Azure Repos, but not sure what's the right way to add the token to Git.

I'm failing to find good documentation on git credential-manager store. It just says you don't need to use it, but it probably implies I'm a regular user in a UI scenario, not a service account on a CI machine.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the existing documentation for git credential-manager store and the authentication guidance for Azure Repos in CI environments. Done means the documentation clearly explains how a service account can add and use a token without UI access, including any relevant security considerations.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git
Domain
authentication, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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