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Does Trac modify the Subversion repository it's configured to browse?

I'm a control freak, so I wonder if there is a way to modify repo files from Trac? And if yes, how do I block it?

I've been playing around trac.ini but nothing seems to suggest it actually writes to repository, but I guess it's better to ask first :)

According to http://trac.edgewall.org/wiki/TracPermissions:

BROWSER_VIEW      View directory listings in the repository browser
LOG_VIEW          View revision logs of files and directories in the 
                  repository browser
FILE_VIEW         View files in the repository browser
CHANGESET_VIEW    View repository check-ins

So nothing here suggests edit or modification of SVN filesystem.

Solution

  • The correct answer is simple: No.

    Trac is definitely a versatile repository browser. That's it. I've witnessed requests about how to attempt extensions of it's core capabilities by a plugin, that could commit to a connected repository, but as far as Trac core is in questions, any concern is baseless. Really.