Add --git option for explicit git mv control#226
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[WIP] Evaluate significance of git mv for file management
Add --git option for explicit git mv control
Feb 8, 2026
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Issue #84 requested evaluation of git mv benefits and adding it as an option. GitStorageManager (using LibGit2Sharp's
Commands.Move) already existed but was only available via auto-detection. This adds explicit control via--gitflag.Changes
--gitflag onupdatecommand: Forces use of GitStorageManager, errors if not in a git repositoryListingManager(DirectoryInfo, bool useGit)for explicit storage manager selectionRepository.IsValid()toRepository.Discover()to properly detect repos from subdirectoriesBehavior
--gitin git repo--gitoutside git repo--gitin git repo--gitoutside git repoWhy git mv matters
Preserves file rename history for
git log --follow, blame, and code review.Original prompt
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