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.. _synchronizing_data_with_git_target:


Synchronizing Data with Git
---------------------------

TopBraid EDG Git Integration adds the ability to:

* Import asset collections to EDG from Git repositories

.. figure:: _images/git_import_from_git.jpg
  :alt: TopBraid EDG Import From Git
  :align: center
  :class: edg-figure-l

  **TopBraid EDG Import From Git**


* Reload asset collection from Git repository

.. figure:: _images/git_reload_from_git.jpg
  :alt: TopBraid EDG Reload From Git
  :align: center
  :class: edg-figure-l

  **TopBraid EDG Reload From Git**

* Commit asset collections to Git repository

.. figure:: _images/git_commit_to_git.jpg
  :alt: TopBraid EDG Commit To Git
  :align: center
  :class: edg-figure-l

  **TopBraid EDG Commit To Git**

* Execute capabilities listed above as services for integration with workflows and/or other on-demand or scheduled jobs.

To use these features an EDG *administrator* must set up the parameters under :ref:`edg_configuration_parameters` **Git Integration**.

.. note:: Git integration requires a local folder on the server that connects to a git repository.