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Format-patch: transferring changes with commit metadata

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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git format-patch prepares files for transferring changes, including commit messages and metadata. Creating them does not automatically send email.

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git format-patch prepares files for transferring changes, including commit messages and metadata. Creating them does not automatically send email. [1]

Specify the base and sequence when exchanging patches. A patch against another revision can need adaptation. Recipients should inspect the contents and choose how to apply them rather than treating every external file as an already approved change.

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For further detail and to check the information:

  1. [1] Git - git-format-patch Documentation ↗