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Expose git_commit_amend

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Description

I was looking at adding support for git_commit_amend, but it's unclear if I should add it to src/commit.c, which looks like it's all "getters" via native extension or via FFI.

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Research direction

Start by reading src/commit.c and compare its native-extension getters with the FFI path mentioned in the issue. Determine which binding approach is used for comparable commit operations, then verify that git_commit_amend is exposed through the public Python API.

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Assessment

Tech stack
git, python
Domain
devtools
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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