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diff --git a/Documentation/git-multi-pack-index.txt b/Documentation/git-multi-pack-index.txt index 009c989..27f8393 100644 --- a/Documentation/git-multi-pack-index.txt +++ b/Documentation/git-multi-pack-index.txt @@ -49,6 +49,21 @@ write:: --stdin-packs:: Write a multi-pack index containing only the set of line-delimited pack index basenames provided over stdin. + + --refs-snapshot=<path>:: + With `--bitmap`, optionally specify a file which + contains a "refs snapshot" taken prior to repacking. ++ +A reference snapshot is composed of line-delimited OIDs corresponding to +the reference tips, usually taken by `git repack` prior to generating a +new pack. A line may optionally start with a `+` character to indicate +that the reference which corresponds to that OID is "preferred" (see +linkgit:git-config[1]'s `pack.preferBitmapTips`.) ++ +The file given at `<path>` is expected to be readable, and can contain +duplicates. (If a given OID is given more than once, it is marked as +preferred if at least one instance of it begins with the special `+` +marker). -- verify:: |