What is Microsoft Git Credential Manager for Windows?

Microsoft Git Credential Manager for Windows

Microsoft Git Credential Manager for Windows is a specialized software that securely stores Git credentials for easy access during authentication sessions.

Features:

• Secure storage of Git credentials in Windows Credential Store


• Automated authentication process for fetching, cloning, and pushing repositories


• Support for multi-factor authentication in Visual Studio Team Services


• Two-factor authentication support for GitHub


• Compatibility with Kerberos authentication


• Options for building agent optimization

Technical Specifications:

• Requires Git for Windows and .NET Framework 4.5.1 or later


• No user interface, works in the background


• Automatically opens Command Prompt for entering credentials


• Generates personal access tokens for various platforms


• Supports non-interactive mode in Visual Studio Team Services

Microsoft Git Credential Manager for Windows is ideal for developers and users dealing with Visual Studio Team Services and GitHub authentications daily. It is community-powered, with the potential for enhanced features and support for other hosting services in the future. You can contribute to the project by submitting bugs or code changes on the official GitHub repository.

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