git-notes

Git Notes Overview Git notes attach metadata to commits (or any Git object) without modifying the objects themselves. Notes are stored separately and displayed alongside commit messages. Core principle: Add information to commits after creation without rewriting history. Core Concepts Concept Description Notes ref Storage location, default refs/notes/commits Non-invasive Notes never modify SHA of original object Namespaces Use --ref for different note categories Display Notes appear in git log and git show output Quick Reference Show more