3.3. lfc-add: Add or update a large file

This command first finds all files in a WORKING repo (non-bare) that match one or more user-specified file name patterns relative to the current working directory and then performs the following actions for each corresponding large file:

  • Calculates the SHA-256 hash of the contents of that file

  • Stores that file in .lfc/cache/

  • Creates a metadata file that appends .lfc to the file name

Usage:
$ lfc add FILE1 [FILE2, ...] [OPTIONS]
Inputs:

  • FILE1: Name or pattern for first large file(s) to add

  • FILE2: Name or pattern for second large file(s) to add

Options:
-h, --help

Display this help message and exit

--mode MODE

Set mode of large file(s) to MODE: {1} | 2

-1

Shortcut for --mode 1 (default)

-2

Shortcut for --mode 2