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Setting remote for local git repo (2025-08-08 19:32Z)

User

I'm using GitKraken. What's the easiest way to set my remote as a new, locally hosted git repo?

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Assistant

I'll help you set up a new locally hosted git repository as your remote in GitKraken. Let me first check your current project structure to understand your setup better.

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Listed current directory • **9** results

Name
📁 .git
📁 .specstory
📄 .cursorindexingignore
📄 UpdateSequences.bat
📄 PushAllToCurrent.bat
📄 RebuildDailies.bat
📄 NewProject.bat
📄 NewDaily.bat
📄 0MoveToCurrent.bat

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I can see you already have a .git directory, which means this is already a git repository. Here's the easiest way to set up a new locally hosted git repository as your remote in GitKraken:

Option 1: Using GitKraken GUI (Recommended)

1. Create a new bare repository (this will be your "remote"):

   • Open GitKraken
   • Click "Clone a repo" or "New" → "Bare repository"
   • Choose a location (e.g., C:\GitRepos\ProjectStructure.git or wherever you want to host it)
   • Name it something like ProjectStructure.git

2. Add the local repository as a remote:

   • In your current repository in GitKraken
   • Go to Remotes tab (usually in the left sidebar)
   • Click "Add Remote"
   • Name: origin (or whatever you prefer)
   • URL: C:\GitRepos\ProjectStructure.git (use the full path to your bare repo)

3. Push to the new remote:

   • After adding the remote, you can push your current branch to it

Option 2: Using Command Line (Faster)

Let me check if you have any existing remotes first:

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git remote -v

PS A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\ProjectStructure> git remote -v
PS A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\ProjectStructure>

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Great! You don't have any remotes configured yet. Here's the quickest way to set up a locally hosted git repository:

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mkdir C:\GitRepos

    Directory: C:\


Mode                 LastWriteTime         Length Name
----                 -------------         ------ ----
d-----          8/8/2025   1:40 PM                GitRepos


PS A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\ProjectStructure> ^C
PS A:\1 Amazon_Active_Projects\ProjectStructure>

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User

This is exactly the garbage that I want to automate.

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Assistant

I see the issue! You're dealing with the classic git ownership and history conflicts that happen when setting up local remotes. Let me create a script to automate this entire process for you.

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Searched codebase "batch script automation git remote setup" • **8** results

File	Lines
UpdateSequences.bat	L1-41
NewProject.bat	L1-55
PushAllToCurrent.bat	L1-48
RebuildDailies.bat	L1-39
NewDaily.bat	L1-20
0MoveToCurrent.bat	L1-65
NewProject.bat	L55-61
.cursorindexingignore	L1-4

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User

Actually, scratch that. We'll just adapt NewProject.bat. Let's adapt it so it:

1. Appends the components, gitattributes and gitignore
2. Doesn't use dailies or movetocurrent anymore!
3. Creates another root folder Renders
4. Initializes git and installs git-lfs at the end

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Assistant

Thought Process

Interpreting project setup

I think the user wants to append these files to the newly created project root. When they mention "appends the components, gitattributes, and gitignore," it seems like they might want to create a components directory as well as the .gitattributes and .gitignore files. I should interpret this as creating that components folder and those files with some basic content. I wonder if I should specify default content, like LFS configuration for file types relevant to their project assets. Clarifying file generation

I’m thinking about whether "appends the gitattributes and gitignore" means to copy existing templates. Since there aren’t any in the repo, I’ll need to generate them. The user mentioned that I should only create a script if specified, but they did say to adapt NewProject.bat. I can generate these files as part of the script's behavior. I need to remove references to certain files and structures, specifically the NewDaily.bat and "daily" constructs, while retaining the _CURRENT directories under Blends. Updating project setup steps

The user specified that they don't want to use dailies or movetocurrent anymore, which means I should remove the section copying NewDaily.bat and the lines 52-58. They didn't mention removing the "Blends\animations_CURRENT," so I can keep that structure. Next, I'll create a new folder called Renders under the project root with mkdir "%projectRoot%\Renders".

For initializing git, I’ll run git init inside the project folder and set the default branch to main if supported. Finally, I need to make sure that the .gitattributes file is added before executing git add. Initializing git and git-lfs

The user didn't specifically ask for a commit, but making an initial commit might be helpful. However, I should stick to the request's minimum, which is to initialize git and install git-lfs without committing or setting up a remote.

On Windows, running git lfs install may produce an error if Git LFS isn’t installed. Since they mentioned installing git-lfs at the end, I’ll include the command while gracefully handling any potential errors. I’ll also add the .gitattributes file for LFS tracked file patterns. Preparing project files and structure

I’ll include file patterns for common assets like *.psd, *.png, and *.mp4, among others, and create a .gitignore file to ignore standard OS files like Thumbs.db and *.tmp. They mentioned "appends the components," so I’ll create a components folder at the project root. I'll also take care to create .gitignore and .gitattributes files, fleeing special characters properly in batch commands.

After setting up the folder structure, I'll initialize git and install git-lfs but won't run any scripts to avoid unintentional changes. I'll read the existing NewProject.bat file for reference, make necessary modifications, and summarize all changes as clearly as possible to keep the user informed.

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I'll update NewProject.bat to remove daily/move-to-current usage, add a components folder and Renders root, and create .gitattributes/.gitignore, then initialize git and run git lfs install at the end.

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Thought Process

Processing git installation steps

I'm thinking about initializing git and installing git-lfs. I should run git init and git lfs install, and maybe also git lfs track for specific file types like .blend, .mp4, and others. They didn't ask for tracking, but adding LFS patterns to .gitattributes seems reasonable. I need to be concise and focus on edits rather than showing code. I'll keep the date and project name input and create the necessary directory structure based on the user's updated instructions. Refining project structure and .gitignore

The user didn't specifically mention removing the Blends structure, but they want no dailies or the movetocurrent processes. The current script creates _CURRENT subfolders and copies NewDaily.bat files that I need to eliminate. I'll also add a components and a Renders folder at the root. For the .gitignore, I’ll include standard entries like .DS_Store and track heavy assets using LFS by defining patterns in .gitattributes for various file types. Let's keep things neat and organized! Simplifying git and LFS setup

I need to keep the file patterns in .gitignore concise, including common large file types like *.blend, *.mov, and others. It seems the user wants to append patterns instead of overwriting, so I'll use >> for appending in the command to create .gitignore.

For .gitattributes, I’ll follow the same approach to append. Git initialization should run inside the project root, so I’ll use pushd followed by git init and git lfs install. I’ll avoid committing since they didn’t specifically request that. Setting up git and folder structure

I’m thinking about adding a check for git installation with where git >nul 2>&1, but I want to keep it concise since the user requested initialization and installation. Errors will be shown if something goes wrong. Running git lfs install --skip-repo would be for cases outside the repo, but we’re in the right place.

I need to remove duplicate lines related to NewDaily copies while keeping the Amazon link intact. I'll also create the components and Renders folders at the root, along with maintaining the Deliverable folder as requested. Implementing project modifications

I’m planning to create the components and Renders directories after setting up the project root. For .gitignore, I will focus on essential entries like OS junk and local environment files without ignoring the Renders directory, just in case they want to track those.

I’ll also set up a .gitattributes file with LFS tracking for various media types. To prevent duplicates and manage file existence, I’ll check if each file exists before creating it and include the necessary content. Finally, I’ll run git init and git lfs install inside the project root. Let's keep the code clean and organized!

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I'm going to update NewProject.bat to remove daily-related steps, add components and Renders folders, generate .gitignore and .gitattributes (idempotently), and initialize git with git lfs install at the end.

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Thought Process

Reviewing script execution

I'm looking at the script that executes 'git lfs install', which is fine as long as it's installed. I’m considering where to place 'components', either under the root or the project root, and since the script creates it in the project root, that works. I notice the code is somewhat verbose and wonder if we should run lints, but it seems unnecessary for this case.

I should give a final summary, noting the user's requirement to adapt NewProject.bat and include brief instructions on the script's usage and changes. Plus, I'll mention standard patterns for .gitignore and .gitattributes to ensure clarity. Finalizing project adjustments

I need to ensure that all references to NewDaily or daily are removed from other files, which we've done for the copy lines. Adding 'components' to 'Assets' makes sense since they asked for that, interpreting "components" as a folder at the root. Now, for the status update, we’ve modified NewProject.bat.

I want to avoid proposing unnecessary commands since the user prefers that I only generate a script upon request. However, I can include simple run instructions. Plus, I'll check that newline endings are handled properly. Lastly, I might consider removing Blends entirely if it isn't necessary. Reviewing directory structure

I noticed the 'Blends structure' still references "_CURRENT," which seems related to "movetocurrent," even though they specified that they don’t want to use dailies or movetocurrent anymore. The script doesn't call for MoveToCurrent, but the existence of _CURRENT directories could be remnants of that system. Since they didn't explicitly ask for those directories to be removed, I’ll leave them as is for now.

I also want to make sure I didn't change earlier lines and ensure that the updates align with what they requested, particularly about generating a script only when specified. Crafting concise response

I want to create a concise answer with bullet points and possibly a short snippet, but I must remember that I shouldn't output code unless explicitly requested. The developer's instruction emphasizes that I should never show code to the user; instead, I should use editing tools for changes I've made.

So, I need to summarize that we've updated files, removed daily copies, added new folders, generated git config files, and initialized both git and lfs. The next steps would be to run the script and open the project root. While I could ask about the .gitattributes patterns, it's best to assume they’re fine for now. Finally, running tests isn't necessary here, so I can finalize the response.

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• I’m updating NewProject.bat now to match your new workflow (no dailies/move-to-current), add components and Renders, write .gitignore/.gitattributes, and initialize Git with LFS.

• Changes made:

  • Added root folders: components, Renders.
  • Removed all NewDaily.bat copies (no dailies/move-to-current).
  • Creates .gitignore with OS/editor/backup ignores (only if it doesn’t exist).
  • Creates .gitattributes to track large media/assets with Git LFS (only if it doesn’t exist).
  • Initializes Git in the new project and runs git lfs install.

How to use:

• Run NewProject.bat as before. It will create the structure, then init git and set up LFS inside the new project folder.

Notes:

• .gitattributes tracks: *.blend, *.exr, *.png, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.tif, *.tiff, *.mp4, *.mov, *.wav. Tell me if you want other extensions.

• No commits are created; it only runs git init and git lfs install.

• Updated NewProject.bat to:

  • Add components and Renders
  • Drop all daily/move-to-current references
  • Generate .gitignore and .gitattributes
  • Run git init + git lfs install inside the new project directory

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User

@gitattributes @gitignore it should use these specific files.

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Assistant

Thought Process

Adapting project scripts

I need to tweak NewProject.bat to incorporate specific files from components/gitattributes and components/gitignore. The user clearly stated they want these to be appended, meaning I should probably copy them instead of generating new content. The existing "components" folder in the root contains those files, and I believe the aim is to transfer them as .gitattributes and .gitignore to the new project's root. It's essential to ensure I’m following the user’s instructions accurately! Finalizing project directory changes

The user wants to establish a new root folder called "Renders," which I've already created. They also specified that we shouldn't use dailies or movetocurrent any longer, which means I need to ensure we remove references to Blends/_CURRENT files and animations tied to that. Following their instructions, I will finalize the setup by copying .gitignore and .gitattributes from the components templates, while keeping the components directory in the new project. It's key to follow their specifications closely! Adjusting project file copying

It seems like the user wants me to copy the entire 'components' directory into the new project’s root, which will include the templates. Specifically, they mentioned using the files .gitattributes and .gitignore, so I need to make sure I copy those to the project's root as .gitattributes and .gitignore. I’ll modify NewProject.bat to include creating the Renders and components directories, and replace any earlier generated content by directly copying these files. Plus, I'll ensure we run git lfs install for LFS tracking! Clarifying project structure

The user hasn’t asked for a commit, just to initialize and run git lfs install. I’m thinking about the 'components' folder we created earlier. The instruction to "append the components, gitattributes, and gitignore" is a bit confusing regarding whether they want to include the entire folder. Since the components directory only holds the two template files, it seems reasonable to keep the 'components' folder for the project structure but also to copy the specific gitattributes and gitignore from the top-level components into the project's root. Confirming project paths and updates

I need to confirm that the components folder is correctly located at the workspace root, as "ProjectStructure/components/...". When running the script from the root, it will use the relative path for gitignore. However, I wonder what happens if the user runs it from another directory. Since the NewProject.bat is located in the root, I think it’s fine. The user’s request to "append the components" suggests we should create the components folder, so I’ll keep that.

Next, I’ll update NewProject.bat to remove any previous echo creation of .gitignore and .gitattributes and replace that with copy commands. Also, I’ve noticed that we have duplicates like 'Assets\Blends' alongside 'Blends', which I’ll leave as is. Before I finalize my edit, I’ll ensure to find the correct location in the file for the new commands and confirm everything looks right!

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Thought Process

Setting up Git LFS tracking

I think we should set up Git LFS tracking using the .gitattributes file, which is crucial since git lfs install sets global filters. It's good that the tracking patterns are defined and active. For the code changes, I’ll remove the block that creates .gitignore and .gitattributes by echoing data. Instead, I'll copy from the components directory to the new project root and ensure we preserve the folder structure using robocopy. However, I need to consider how robocopy works, particularly with error handling. Refining batch script process

In the batch process, I think it’s better to add >nul to suppress output, but that will leave %ERRORLEVEL% as non-zero. While later commands will run, some scripts may treat the errorlevel differently. My script doesn't check for it, though. I could alternatively use xcopy with the /E /I /Y flags, which will also return codes.

So, to simplify, I'll execute xcopy "%CD%\components" "%projectRoot%\components" /E /I /Y >nul to create the destination if it doesn't exist. Then, I’ll copy the files for .gitignore and .gitattributes, ensuring I remove any prior creation blocks to avoid duplication. Preparing patch for directories

I’m going to focus on setting up the copying lines for .gitignore and .gitattributes, while also handling the components directory. Since we created Renders earlier, I’ll keep its creation intact, but I can remove the if not exist line for components and just use xcopy instead. Additionally, the user has requested that we stop using dailies or movetocurrent, which we've already addressed by removing the copying of NewDaily. Now, I'm ready to prepare the patch!

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I'll replace the inline generation of .gitignore and .gitattributes with copies from components/gitignore and components/gitattributes, and copy the entire components directory into the new project. Then keep Renders creation and git/LFS initialization.

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Thought Process

Setting up git with LFS

I'm initializing git and installing git-lfs. First, I do pushd, then git init, and git lfs install. Next, they mentioned appending the components, specifically gitattributes and gitignore. I’ll copy the components/ folder into the new project along with those files. It's worth noting that the folder only has those two files, but copying the entire folder is fine. I’ll confirm that git lfs install is run; there's no need to run git lfs track since gitattributes already covers that. Finally, I need to make sure our batch file doesn’t error if git or git lfs aren’t installed and that our .gitattributes contains the necessary patterns. Updating project setup instructions

I've removed the inlined creation of .gitignore and .gitattributes. It's important to mention how to run the setup while respecting the templates. The initial commit is optional, so I'll add an optional step for that, though they didn't specifically ask for it. I’ll double-check that the xcopy of components into %projectRoot%\components is correct since the request mentioned appending components, gitattributes, and gitignore. The initial request was a bit ambiguous, but it seems they want both the directory and those files. I'll ensure that the script uses the correct %CD%\components path and runs in the workspace root. Lastly, I’ll provide a status update and summary per the guidelines, confirming these changes are made. Finalizing setup instructions

I think it’s a good idea to show only the essential core lines that have changed without dumping the entire code. I’ll mention that it copies from components/gitignore and components/gitattributes to keep it clear. Also, while considering a linter tool, I realize it’s not necessary for a batch file, so I won't propose any additional terminal commands unless the user asks for them. Now, I’ll write a final message with a brief status update and summary to wrap things up!

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• Updated NewProject.bat to use your templates in components/ and drop dailies/move-to-current.
• It now:
  • Creates components (copied from the repo), and Renders.
  • Copies components/gitignore → new project .gitignore.
  • Copies components/gitattributes → new project .gitattributes.
  • Runs git init and git lfs install in the new project.

How to use:

• Run NewProject.bat as usual from the repo root. It will pull the templates from components/ automatically.

Notes:

• If components/ is missing, it will skip copying; keep components/gitignore and components/gitattributes in the repo root components/ as provided.

• Edits:

  • Copies components/ into the new project and applies .gitignore/.gitattributes from components/.
  • Removes any NewDaily.bat handling.
  • Adds Renders/.
  • Initializes Git and Git LFS.

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User

good, except it accidentally creates a "components" folder. the gitattributes and gitignore worked well enough though.

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Assistant

Thought Process

Updating project file

I think the earlier "append" phrasing isn’t necessary; I can just copy what I need. I need to update NewProject.bat by removing the xcopy block. First, I'll read the file to get the exact context before applying the patch. I’ll also add a check to ensure the components folder isn’t created again if it was already created in earlier runs. My plan is to call read_file to start this process.

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I'll remove the part that copies the entire components folder so it only copies .gitignore and .gitattributes, leaving no components directory in the new project.

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Thought Process

Adjusting script for project structure

I need to modify the script to avoid copying the entire components folder since the user doesn't want it in the new project. So, I’ll delete lines 46-50 that do the xcopy. We had originally created a components folder but removed it, now I just want to ensure we only copy the two specific files needed to the project root. I’ll also make sure to copy the contents of .gitattributes and .gitignore as provided by the user. Implementing code changes

I need to keep track of what should stay and think about whether we should run git lfs track based on .gitattributes, though that's not strictly necessary. Following developer instructions, I'm set to implement the removal of the xcopy using apply_patch. The user specified adaptations for NewProject.bat, and I’ve made those edits. Also, I have to include brief status updates before any tool calls and a summary afterward. Now, I'll proceed with applying the patch and summarize the changes clearly.

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Removing the logic that copied the entire components folder so only .gitignore and .gitattributes are copied into the new project.

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• Removed the code that copied the whole components folder. The script now only copies components/gitignore and components/gitattributes into the new project root, so no components directory gets created inside projects.
• Renders creation, .gitignore/.gitattributes copying, and git/LFS initialization remain intact.

If you want to rename the template folder from components to something else (e.g., _templates), I can update the paths.

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User

I just updated NewDaily, let's have NewProject put NewDaily.bat and UpdateSequences.bat into Renders.

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Assistant

Thought Process

Updating project script

I need to modify NewProject.bat to copy NewDaily.bat and UpdateSequences.bat into the Renders folder for the new project. The current script initializes git and creates the Renders directory, so we need to ensure those two files from the repo root are copied to "%projectRoot%\Renders".

I'll add conditional statements to check if the files exist before copying them. Following the user's request, we should keep the code concise and avoid additional commentary while implementing this change with apply_patch. Implementing script changes

I need to add lines for copying files right after creating the Renders directory or the other copy steps, ideally after the "Add project root additions" block. This will keep the batch style consistent. There's a step for creating a Google Drive shortcut later, so I'll make sure the copy lines are inserted before that.

I also need to ensure there's a trailing newline at the end of the file. Time to apply the patch!

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I'll add logic in NewProject.bat to copy NewDaily.bat and UpdateSequences.bat from the repo root into the new project's Renders folder.

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Thought Process

Summarizing project updates

I need to respond concisely with a status update. The user asked for NewProject to incorporate NewDaily.bat and UpdateSequences.bat into Renders, which we've already done through apply_patch. I'll confirm this and describe its functionality briefly. Since it’s a batch file, there’s no need to run linters. I’ll mention that to use it, just run NewProject.bat, and it ensures Renders exists as intended. Keeping things minimal is key!

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• Added to NewProject.bat: it now copies NewDaily.bat and UpdateSequences.bat from the repo root into the new project’s Renders folder (created if missing).
• It only copies them if the source files exist.

How to use:

• Run NewProject.bat as usual; Renders\NewDaily.bat and Renders\UpdateSequences.bat will be placed in the new project.

• Edits:

  • Copies NewDaily.bat and UpdateSequences.bat into Renders.

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