hg-init(1)

hg-init1

Create a new repository in the given directory

Usage

hg init [-e CMD] [--remotecmd CMD] [DEST]

Overview

Initialize a new repository in the given directory. If the given directory does not exist, it will be created.

If no directory is given, the current directory is used.

It is possible to specify an ssh:// URL as the destination. See hg help urls for more information.

Returns 0 on success.

Options

-e,--ssh <CMD>

specify ssh command to use

--remotecmd <CMD>

specify hg command to run on the remote side

--insecure

do not verify server certificate (ignoring web.cacerts config)

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