libgit2 / libgit2/pygit2

How to amend a git commit with GPG signature?

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Description

There is amend_commit for Repository class. But it is not signed. How to amend a commit with GPG signature?

Contributor guide

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start at the Repository.amend_commit entry point and trace how commit options are passed through pygit2 to libgit2. Check the existing signing-related API or tests, if present, and establish whether the requested GPG-signed amend needs support or documentation; done means the supported workflow is clear and verifiable.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, python
Domain
cryptography, devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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