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Add git submodule with files?

Is there a way to add a git submodule with all of its files? I really just need the files as a subdirectory with an easy way to run the update with git fetch and git pull.

I tried git cloning the repository but that added the directory as a submodule without the files.

Solution

  • Perhaps you want git subtree merge?

    Something like:

    git subtree add --prefix [submodule name] [submodule url] master

    See http://blogs.atlassian.com/2013/05/alternatives-to-git-submodule-git-subtree/