Documentation says that GCM is included with Git for Windows, But it's not.

[barsv]

here: https://github.com/git-ecosystem/git-credential-manager/blob/release/docs/install.md#git-for-windows-star
it says "GCM is included with Git for Windows. During installation you will be asked to select a credential helper, with GCM listed as the default."

But I download it and there is only old GCM:

not the cross platform GCM Core.

Am I missing something? or the documentation needs to be updated?

[dscho]

not the cross platform GCM Core.

GCM Core was renamed to GCM. What used to be GCM is no more, it's archived: https://github.com/microsoft/git-credential-manager-for-windows.

So: the documentation is actually correct.

[barsv]

I see.
I was confused because on the screenshot in the documentation there is that red text "(NEW!)" and the name of the option is "Git Credential Manager Core", hence I thought that my installer will try to install not the newest version.

Do we need to update the screnshot image in the documentation?

[dscho]

I see. I was confused because on the screenshot in the documentation there is that red text "(NEW!)" and the name of the option is "Git Credential Manager Core", hence I thought that my installer will try to install not the newest version.

You're right!

Do we need to update the screnshot image in the documentation?

Yes, that screenshot is in need of updating.

It is unclear to me if a PR to that extent would be merged, though, judging by the state of the open PRs in this repository.

[dscho]

@barsv good news! If you open a PR, it is likely to get merged swiftly!

[blakeduffey]

Is there a way to include GCM while doing a command line install of the git installer for Windows? The default seems to be to NOT install. This is necessary for enterprise level deployments.

[dscho]

Is there a way to include GCM while doing a command line install of the git installer for Windows? The default seems to be to NOT install. This is necessary for enterprise level deployments.

According to https://gitforwindows.org/silent-or-unattended-installation.html, /o:UseCredentialManager=Enabled should work.

[mr-otmarg]

resolved with pr #2154

[ridgunn]

@barsv Thanks for mentioning the issue! The pull request has been successfully merged to main branch, and the document has been updated accordingly. Everything is now up to date.

Update GCM screenshot image for installation