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How do I list everyone who has ever committed to a file in Git?

I want to get a complete list of everyone who has ever committed to a file, is there a command (blame with some arguments, maybe) do that nicely?

Thanks

Solution

  • If you are asking about all authors of commits touching given file, then

    git shortlog --numbered --summary HEAD --follow <filename>

    would be a solution.

    Please note however thet the --follow option doesn't always work correctly acros renames in more complicated (less linear) history.