In Git, a “remote” refers to a repository hosted on a different server or location, typically on the internet. The git remote command is used to manage a set of tracked repositories, known as remotes, that your local repository interacts with. Remotes are crucial for collaborating with others and for pushing and pulling changes between your local repository and the remote repository.
git remote Command Examples
1. Show a list of existing remotes, their names and URL:
# git remote -v
2. Show information about a remote:
# git remote show remote_name
3. Add a remote:
# git remote add remote_name remote_url
4. Change the URL of a remote (use –add to keep the existing URL):
# git remote set-url remote_name new_url
5. Show the URL of a remote:
# git remote get-url remote_name
6. Remove a remote:
# git remote remove remote_name
7. Rename a remote:
# git remote rename old_name new_name
These are some of the fundamental operations you can perform using the git remote command. Remotes are essential for collaborative development, allowing you to share and synchronize code with others while maintaining a clear distinction between your local development and the remote repository.