The short version
A manifest-driven tool for fetching selected files and revisions from Git repositories.
From the HackerLinks archive
git-fetch-file
A manifest-driven tool for fetching selected files and revisions from Git repositories.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-06
Last seen:2026-09-06
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter preferred its precise file and revision controls for daily work.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-06
“having specific control over what files you want to pull, or what commit or tag, or just the equivalent of latest is way more practical day-to-day.”
bellowsgulch · recommendation · evaluated
Direct HN comment
Git Submodules as a Package Manager