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GIT_REPOSITORY_ITEM for the pack directory

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Description

Seeing #5532 - in particular the hardcoding of the "pack" directory suggests that we should have a GIT_REPOSITORY_ITEM for the pack directory, or at least a constant in the source tree.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing issue #5532 and its linked diff, especially the hardcoded "pack" directory reference. Then inspect existing GIT_REPOSITORY_ITEM definitions and decide whether the pack directory should use that representation or a source-tree constant; done means the hardcoding is replaced by the agreed approach.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c, git
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
28/100

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