Question 1

How do I use Multi-gitter to update npm dependencies across all my repositories?

Accepted Answer

Write a script that checks for the package in package.json and runs npm install with the new version. Use multi-gitter run with your script and target repos—the README includes an example script for updating npm dependencies with jq and npm commands.

Question 2

Can Multi-gitter handle merge conflicts automatically?

Accepted Answer

Multi-gitter has a conflict-strategy option with 'skip' or 'replace', but it doesn't resolve merge conflicts; it either skips the repo or force pushes changes, so you should use dry-run first or ensure scripts handle conflicts.

Question 3

Multi-gitter vs. git-xargs: which is better for bulk changes?

Accepted Answer

Multi-gitter offers more features like built-in PR management and multi-platform support, while git-xargs is simpler for running Git commands. Choose Multi-gitter for full automation with pull requests, or git-xargs for quick, command-line focused execution.

Question 4

How to set up SSH authentication with Multi-gitter?

Accepted Answer

Ensure SSH keys are configured on your machine and the Git server is in known_hosts. Use the --ssh-auth flag, but note that the README warns it 'requires that a setup with ssh keys that have access to all repos and that the server is already in known_hosts.'

Question 5

What happens if my script fails in some repositories?

Accepted Answer

Multi-gitter will skip repositories where the script exits with a non-zero code, and no PR will be created. However, it doesn't roll back changes in repositories where the script succeeded, so script reliability is critical.

Question 6

How to use dry run mode in Multi-gitter?

Accepted Answer

Use the --dry-run flag with your command to test scripts without making changes. Combine it with --log-level=debug to see detailed output of what changes would have been made, as shown in the README example with debug logging.

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