git-lfs ☆
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Description:
Git extension for versioning large files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @gitlfs  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git version-control large-files developer-tools devops
Install: brew install git-lfs
About:
Git LFS (Large File Storage) is a Git extension that replaces large files with text pointers inside Git, while storing the actual file contents on a remote server. It prevents repository bloat by handling large assets like binaries, images, and datasets separately. This enables faster cloning and fetching without sacrificing version control capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Replaces large files with lightweight text pointers in Git
  • Stores actual file contents on a remote server
  • Transparent workflow with standard Git commands
  • Supports multiple remote storage backends
  • Reduces repository clone times and storage requirements
Use Cases:
  • Versioning large binary assets in game development
  • Managing machine learning datasets and model files
  • Storing high-resolution images and video assets
  • Handling large compiled binaries or dependencies
Alternatives:
  • git-annex – More complex but offers more features like distributed storage and encryption
  • svn – Centralized VCS that handles large files natively but lacks Git's distributed workflow
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 10, 2025 4:15am 0 VERSION_BUMP 85be3b97
Sep 12, 2025 9:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP cc7bfdcd
Aug 19, 2024 4:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f9fc8d40
Dec 14, 2023 2:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP a5a2ee27
Dec 14, 2023 12:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP 28ef6ee7
Sep 21, 2023 3:47pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7840e72a
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