To check if there are new tags on a git remote, you can use the command git fetch --tags. This command will fetch any new tags from the remote repository and update your local repository with the latest information. After running this command, you can check for new tags by listing the available tags with git tag. If there are any new tags, they will be listed among the existing tags in your local repository.
How to check for new tags on git remote without downloading the entire repo?
You can check for new tags on a git remote without downloading the entire repository by using the following command:
git ls-remote --tags
Replace <remote name> with the name of the remote repository you want to check for new tags. This command will list all the tags on the remote repository without downloading the entire repo.
How can I quickly see if there are any new tags in the remote repository in Git?
You can quickly see if there are any new tags in the remote repository by running the command git fetch --tags. This command will fetch any new tags from the remote repository without pulling down any other changes. After running this command, you can use git tag to list all the tags in the repository and check for any new ones.
How to check for new tags on a Git repo without affecting my working directory?
You can use the following command to check for new tags on a Git repository without affecting your working directory:
git fetch --tags
This command will fetch any new tags from the remote repository without affecting your current working directory. You can then use git tag to list all available tags in the local repository.