Question 1

What is a .gitconfig file?

Accepted Answer

A `.gitconfig` file (or `config` within a `.git` directory) stores configuration settings for Git. These can be global (in your home directory, e.g., `~/.gitconfig`), system-wide, or local to a specific repository. They control various Git behaviors, user identity (name, email), aliases, and editor preferences.

Question 2

How do I use this .gitconfig viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a `.gitconfig` file or a repository-specific `config` file from your device. Its content will be displayed as plain text.

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