How to Use Git LFS for Files Larger than 100MB on GitHub

If you're working on a GitHub repository and need to handle files larger than 100MB, Git LFS (Large File Storage) is the solution. Git LFS allows you to manage and version large files efficiently. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to use Git LFS for files exceeding 100MB on GitHub.

Step 1: Install Git LFS

To get started, you need to install Git LFS on your local machine. Open your terminal and run the following command:

sudo apt-get install git-lfs

Step 2: Navigate to Your Repository

Change your working directory to the location of your Git repository:

cd path_to_your_repo

Step 3: Initialize Git LFS

Before you can start using Git LFS for large files, you need to initialize it for your repository:

git lfs install

Step 4: Specify File Types for Git LFS

Tell Git LFS which file types you want to manage. For example, if you want to use Git LFS for files with the extensions .tflite and .apk, run the following commands:

git lfs track "*.tflite"
git lfs track "*.apk"

Step 5: Stage and Commit Your Changes

Now that Git LFS is set up for the specified file types, add your files to the staging area and commit them. Replace "added file above 100MB with lfs" with an appropriate commit message:

git add .
git commit -am "added file above 100MB with lfs"

Step 6: Push to GitHub

Finally, push your changes to your GitHub repository:

git push origin main

That's it! You've successfully configured Git LFS to manage files larger than 100MB in your GitHub repository. These steps will help you keep your repository organized and prevent large files from bloating your Git history.

Git LFS is a powerful tool for handling large files in Git, and it ensures that your repositories remain efficient and manageable. Now you can work with large assets in your projects on GitHub with ease.