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Get Started with Git LFS
Version large files with Git using an open-source extension.
Getting Started
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Read the official documentation
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Review strengths, tradeoffs, and alternatives
Our full tool profile covers Git LFS's strengths, weaknesses, pricing, and how it compares to alternatives.
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Teams that need to version control large files without bloating their Git repositories.
Projects involving large datasets or media assets where file size management is critical.
Developers who require a seamless integration with existing Git workflows for managing large files.