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# git lock

> Lock a file in a Git repository from being modified by a commit.
> Part of `git-extras`.
> See also: `git-unlock`.
> More information: <https://github.com/tj/git-extras/blob/main/Commands.md#git-lock>.

- Disable the ability to commit changes of a local file:

`git lock {{path/to/file}}`