How to unpack all objects of a git repository?

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  •  31-05-2022
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Question

How can I unpack all objects of a pack file?

I've just cloned a remote repository, so my local repository currently doesn't contain any loose object, only a .pack and a .idx files.

I've tried running git unpack-objects < .git/objects/pack/pack-.pack, but nothing happens.

I'm doing something wrong? Is there any other command to do that?

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Solution

You need to move the pack objects outside the .git/objects/pack directory before using the command. However, the pack files need to be inside the repository.

For example, create a directory name SAMPLE in your project's root. Then, move the pack files to SAMPLE directory. After that, inside the repository without the pack files, use the command

git unpack-objects < SAMPLE/*.pack

Git will generate all objects inside .git/objects directory of your repository.

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