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git-annex

A Git extension for storing data on remotes like S3.

At a glance:

First seen:2026-06-24

Last seen:2026-06-24

Times seen:1

Website:git-annex.branchable.com

The short version

A Git extension for storing data on remotes like S3.

Why it caught our attention

Commenters pointed to it as a practical S3-backed Git option.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-06-24

Editorial paraphrase

The thread highlighted git-annex for client-side encryption and large-file support when using object storage.

I taught a bucket to speak Git

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I taught a bucket to speak Git

2026-06-24