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as possible because they will only consider the files that the user has
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[See our documentation](docs/index.md) for instructions to get started.
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## New name
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This project was formerly known as GVFS (Git Virtual File System). It is undergoing a rename to VFS for Git. While the rename is in progress, the code, protocol,
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built executables, and releases may still refer to the old GVFS name. See https://github.com/Microsoft/VFSForGit/projects/4 for the latest status of the rename effort.
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Note: for new deployments, we strongly recommend you consider
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[Scalar](https://github.com/microsoft/scalar) instead of VFS for Git. By
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combining the lessons from operating VFS for Git at scale with new developments
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in Git, Scalar offers a clearer path forward for all large monorepos.
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## Installing VFS for Git
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## Trying out VFS for Git
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* VFS for Git will work with any Git service that supports the
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* VFS for Git requires a Git service that supports the
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[GVFS protocol](Protocol.md). For example, you can create a repo in
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[Azure DevOps](https://azure.microsoft.com/services/devops/), and push
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some contents to it. There are two constraints:
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* Run Git commands as you normally would
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*`gvfs unmount` when done
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## Note on naming
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This project was formerly known as GVFS (Git Virtual File System). You may occasionally
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see collateral, including code and protocol names, which refer to the previous name.
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