libgit2 / libgit2/libgit2sharp
Can't set commit message when merging
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Description
When I merge two commits, I can't set a commit message, so I'm stuck with a default message of 'Merge commit SHA'. Is there a way to set a custom commit message? If not, please add overrides to the Repository.Merge function that takes in a commit message.
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the Repository.Merge function and the merge-related tests in libgit2sharp. Trace how the default merge commit message is selected, then verify that a caller-supplied message is accepted and covered by regression tests.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- csharp, git
- Domain
- api, devtools
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100