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syntax: markdown
tags: [tldr, common]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# git mv
> Move or rename files and update the Git index.
> More information: <https://git-scm.com/docs/git-mv>.
- Move a file inside the repo and add the movement to the next commit:
`git mv {{path/to/file}} {{path/to/destination}}`
- Rename a file or directory and add the renaming to the next commit:
`git mv {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}}`
- Overwrite the file or directory in the target path if it exists:
`git mv {{[-f|--force]}} {{path/to/file_or_directory}} {{path/to/destination}}`