+++
# vim: ft=markdown
title = 'Stop tracking changes of a file with git'
summary = '''Don't overuse this; it could get a bit more complicated to track
  down errors when ignoring changes of files...'''
date = '2023-06-04T18:00:51+02:00'
# lastmod = ''
categories = [ 'computerstuff' ]
tags = [ 'git', 'linux', 'freebsd' ]

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For very rare situations this git command is very handy. I use this on my
_dotfiles_ repository on a config file that I don't need to update recent
changes (like htoprc).

## Ignore an already tracked file

```console
$ git update-index --assume-unchanged <filename>
```

## Start tracking again

```console
$ git update-index --no-assume-unchanged <filename>
```

Source: <https://stackoverflow.com/a/23673910>