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1 The Mercurial system uses a set of configuration files to control
1 The Mercurial system uses a set of configuration files to control
2 aspects of its behavior.
2 aspects of its behavior.
3
3
4 Troubleshooting
4 Troubleshooting
5 ===============
5 ===============
6
6
7 If you're having problems with your configuration,
7 If you're having problems with your configuration,
8 :hg:`config --debug` can help you understand what is introducing
8 :hg:`config --debug` can help you understand what is introducing
9 a setting into your environment.
9 a setting into your environment.
10
10
11 See :hg:`help config.syntax` and :hg:`help config.files`
11 See :hg:`help config.syntax` and :hg:`help config.files`
12 for information about how and where to override things.
12 for information about how and where to override things.
13
13
14 Structure
14 Structure
15 =========
15 =========
16
16
17 The configuration files use a simple ini-file format. A configuration
17 The configuration files use a simple ini-file format. A configuration
18 file consists of sections, led by a ``[section]`` header and followed
18 file consists of sections, led by a ``[section]`` header and followed
19 by ``name = value`` entries::
19 by ``name = value`` entries::
20
20
21 [ui]
21 [ui]
22 username = Firstname Lastname <firstname.lastname@example.net>
22 username = Firstname Lastname <firstname.lastname@example.net>
23 verbose = True
23 verbose = True
24
24
25 The above entries will be referred to as ``ui.username`` and
25 The above entries will be referred to as ``ui.username`` and
26 ``ui.verbose``, respectively. See :hg:`help config.syntax`.
26 ``ui.verbose``, respectively. See :hg:`help config.syntax`.
27
27
28 Files
28 Files
29 =====
29 =====
30
30
31 Mercurial reads configuration data from several files, if they exist.
31 Mercurial reads configuration data from several files, if they exist.
32 These files do not exist by default and you will have to create the
32 These files do not exist by default and you will have to create the
33 appropriate configuration files yourself:
33 appropriate configuration files yourself:
34
34
35 Local configuration is put into the per-repository ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` file.
35 Local configuration is put into the per-repository ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` file.
36
36
37 Global configuration like the username setting is typically put into:
37 Global configuration like the username setting is typically put into:
38
38
39 .. container:: windows
39 .. container:: windows
40
40
41 - ``%USERPROFILE%\mercurial.ini`` (on Windows)
41 - ``%USERPROFILE%\mercurial.ini`` (on Windows)
42
42
43 .. container:: unix.plan9
43 .. container:: unix.plan9
44
44
45 - ``$HOME/.hgrc`` (on Unix, Plan9)
45 - ``$HOME/.hgrc`` (on Unix, Plan9)
46
46
47 The names of these files depend on the system on which Mercurial is
47 The names of these files depend on the system on which Mercurial is
48 installed. ``*.rc`` files from a single directory are read in
48 installed. ``*.rc`` files from a single directory are read in
49 alphabetical order, later ones overriding earlier ones. Where multiple
49 alphabetical order, later ones overriding earlier ones. Where multiple
50 paths are given below, settings from earlier paths override later
50 paths are given below, settings from earlier paths override later
51 ones.
51 ones.
52
52
53 .. container:: verbose.unix
53 .. container:: verbose.unix
54
54
55 On Unix, the following files are consulted:
55 On Unix, the following files are consulted:
56
56
57 - ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` (per-repository)
57 - ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` (per-repository)
58 - ``$HOME/.hgrc`` (per-user)
58 - ``$HOME/.hgrc`` (per-user)
59 - ``<install-root>/etc/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-installation)
59 - ``<install-root>/etc/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-installation)
60 - ``<install-root>/etc/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-installation)
60 - ``<install-root>/etc/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-installation)
61 - ``/etc/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-system)
61 - ``/etc/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-system)
62 - ``/etc/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-system)
62 - ``/etc/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-system)
63 - ``<internal>/default.d/*.rc`` (defaults)
63 - ``<internal>/default.d/*.rc`` (defaults)
64
64
65 .. container:: verbose.windows
65 .. container:: verbose.windows
66
66
67 On Windows, the following files are consulted:
67 On Windows, the following files are consulted:
68
68
69 - ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` (per-repository)
69 - ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` (per-repository)
70 - ``%USERPROFILE%\.hgrc`` (per-user)
70 - ``%USERPROFILE%\.hgrc`` (per-user)
71 - ``%USERPROFILE%\Mercurial.ini`` (per-user)
71 - ``%USERPROFILE%\Mercurial.ini`` (per-user)
72 - ``%HOME%\.hgrc`` (per-user)
72 - ``%HOME%\.hgrc`` (per-user)
73 - ``%HOME%\Mercurial.ini`` (per-user)
73 - ``%HOME%\Mercurial.ini`` (per-user)
74 - ``HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mercurial`` (per-installation)
74 - ``HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mercurial`` (per-installation)
75 - ``<install-dir>\hgrc.d\*.rc`` (per-installation)
75 - ``<install-dir>\hgrc.d\*.rc`` (per-installation)
76 - ``<install-dir>\Mercurial.ini`` (per-installation)
76 - ``<install-dir>\Mercurial.ini`` (per-installation)
77 - ``<internal>/default.d/*.rc`` (defaults)
77 - ``<internal>/default.d/*.rc`` (defaults)
78
78
79 .. note::
79 .. note::
80
80
81 The registry key ``HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Mercurial``
81 The registry key ``HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Mercurial``
82 is used when running 32-bit Python on 64-bit Windows.
82 is used when running 32-bit Python on 64-bit Windows.
83
83
84 .. container:: windows
84 .. container:: windows
85
85
86 On Windows 9x, ``%HOME%`` is replaced by ``%APPDATA%``.
86 On Windows 9x, ``%HOME%`` is replaced by ``%APPDATA%``.
87
87
88 .. container:: verbose.plan9
88 .. container:: verbose.plan9
89
89
90 On Plan9, the following files are consulted:
90 On Plan9, the following files are consulted:
91
91
92 - ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` (per-repository)
92 - ``<repo>/.hg/hgrc`` (per-repository)
93 - ``$home/lib/hgrc`` (per-user)
93 - ``$home/lib/hgrc`` (per-user)
94 - ``<install-root>/lib/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-installation)
94 - ``<install-root>/lib/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-installation)
95 - ``<install-root>/lib/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-installation)
95 - ``<install-root>/lib/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-installation)
96 - ``/lib/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-system)
96 - ``/lib/mercurial/hgrc`` (per-system)
97 - ``/lib/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-system)
97 - ``/lib/mercurial/hgrc.d/*.rc`` (per-system)
98 - ``<internal>/default.d/*.rc`` (defaults)
98 - ``<internal>/default.d/*.rc`` (defaults)
99
99
100 Per-repository configuration options only apply in a
100 Per-repository configuration options only apply in a
101 particular repository. This file is not version-controlled, and
101 particular repository. This file is not version-controlled, and
102 will not get transferred during a "clone" operation. Options in
102 will not get transferred during a "clone" operation. Options in
103 this file override options in all other configuration files.
103 this file override options in all other configuration files.
104
104
105 .. container:: unix.plan9
105 .. container:: unix.plan9
106
106
107 On Plan 9 and Unix, most of this file will be ignored if it doesn't
107 On Plan 9 and Unix, most of this file will be ignored if it doesn't
108 belong to a trusted user or to a trusted group. See
108 belong to a trusted user or to a trusted group. See
109 :hg:`help config.trusted` for more details.
109 :hg:`help config.trusted` for more details.
110
110
111 Per-user configuration file(s) are for the user running Mercurial. Options
111 Per-user configuration file(s) are for the user running Mercurial. Options
112 in these files apply to all Mercurial commands executed by this user in any
112 in these files apply to all Mercurial commands executed by this user in any
113 directory. Options in these files override per-system and per-installation
113 directory. Options in these files override per-system and per-installation
114 options.
114 options.
115
115
116 Per-installation configuration files are searched for in the
116 Per-installation configuration files are searched for in the
117 directory where Mercurial is installed. ``<install-root>`` is the
117 directory where Mercurial is installed. ``<install-root>`` is the
118 parent directory of the **hg** executable (or symlink) being run.
118 parent directory of the **hg** executable (or symlink) being run.
119
119
120 .. container:: unix.plan9
120 .. container:: unix.plan9
121
121
122 For example, if installed in ``/shared/tools/bin/hg``, Mercurial
122 For example, if installed in ``/shared/tools/bin/hg``, Mercurial
123 will look in ``/shared/tools/etc/mercurial/hgrc``. Options in these
123 will look in ``/shared/tools/etc/mercurial/hgrc``. Options in these
124 files apply to all Mercurial commands executed by any user in any
124 files apply to all Mercurial commands executed by any user in any
125 directory.
125 directory.
126
126
127 Per-installation configuration files are for the system on
127 Per-installation configuration files are for the system on
128 which Mercurial is running. Options in these files apply to all
128 which Mercurial is running. Options in these files apply to all
129 Mercurial commands executed by any user in any directory. Registry
129 Mercurial commands executed by any user in any directory. Registry
130 keys contain PATH-like strings, every part of which must reference
130 keys contain PATH-like strings, every part of which must reference
131 a ``Mercurial.ini`` file or be a directory where ``*.rc`` files will
131 a ``Mercurial.ini`` file or be a directory where ``*.rc`` files will
132 be read. Mercurial checks each of these locations in the specified
132 be read. Mercurial checks each of these locations in the specified
133 order until one or more configuration files are detected.
133 order until one or more configuration files are detected.
134
134
135 Per-system configuration files are for the system on which Mercurial
135 Per-system configuration files are for the system on which Mercurial
136 is running. Options in these files apply to all Mercurial commands
136 is running. Options in these files apply to all Mercurial commands
137 executed by any user in any directory. Options in these files
137 executed by any user in any directory. Options in these files
138 override per-installation options.
138 override per-installation options.
139
139
140 Mercurial comes with some default configuration. The default configuration
140 Mercurial comes with some default configuration. The default configuration
141 files are installed with Mercurial and will be overwritten on upgrades. Default
141 files are installed with Mercurial and will be overwritten on upgrades. Default
142 configuration files should never be edited by users or administrators but can
142 configuration files should never be edited by users or administrators but can
143 be overridden in other configuration files. So far the directory only contains
143 be overridden in other configuration files. So far the directory only contains
144 merge tool configuration but packagers can also put other default configuration
144 merge tool configuration but packagers can also put other default configuration
145 there.
145 there.
146
146
147 Syntax
147 Syntax
148 ======
148 ======
149
149
150 A configuration file consists of sections, led by a ``[section]`` header
150 A configuration file consists of sections, led by a ``[section]`` header
151 and followed by ``name = value`` entries (sometimes called
151 and followed by ``name = value`` entries (sometimes called
152 ``configuration keys``)::
152 ``configuration keys``)::
153
153
154 [spam]
154 [spam]
155 eggs=ham
155 eggs=ham
156 green=
156 green=
157 eggs
157 eggs
158
158
159 Each line contains one entry. If the lines that follow are indented,
159 Each line contains one entry. If the lines that follow are indented,
160 they are treated as continuations of that entry. Leading whitespace is
160 they are treated as continuations of that entry. Leading whitespace is
161 removed from values. Empty lines are skipped. Lines beginning with
161 removed from values. Empty lines are skipped. Lines beginning with
162 ``#`` or ``;`` are ignored and may be used to provide comments.
162 ``#`` or ``;`` are ignored and may be used to provide comments.
163
163
164 Configuration keys can be set multiple times, in which case Mercurial
164 Configuration keys can be set multiple times, in which case Mercurial
165 will use the value that was configured last. As an example::
165 will use the value that was configured last. As an example::
166
166
167 [spam]
167 [spam]
168 eggs=large
168 eggs=large
169 ham=serrano
169 ham=serrano
170 eggs=small
170 eggs=small
171
171
172 This would set the configuration key named ``eggs`` to ``small``.
172 This would set the configuration key named ``eggs`` to ``small``.
173
173
174 It is also possible to define a section multiple times. A section can
174 It is also possible to define a section multiple times. A section can
175 be redefined on the same and/or on different configuration files. For
175 be redefined on the same and/or on different configuration files. For
176 example::
176 example::
177
177
178 [foo]
178 [foo]
179 eggs=large
179 eggs=large
180 ham=serrano
180 ham=serrano
181 eggs=small
181 eggs=small
182
182
183 [bar]
183 [bar]
184 eggs=ham
184 eggs=ham
185 green=
185 green=
186 eggs
186 eggs
187
187
188 [foo]
188 [foo]
189 ham=prosciutto
189 ham=prosciutto
190 eggs=medium
190 eggs=medium
191 bread=toasted
191 bread=toasted
192
192
193 This would set the ``eggs``, ``ham``, and ``bread`` configuration keys
193 This would set the ``eggs``, ``ham``, and ``bread`` configuration keys
194 of the ``foo`` section to ``medium``, ``prosciutto``, and ``toasted``,
194 of the ``foo`` section to ``medium``, ``prosciutto``, and ``toasted``,
195 respectively. As you can see there only thing that matters is the last
195 respectively. As you can see there only thing that matters is the last
196 value that was set for each of the configuration keys.
196 value that was set for each of the configuration keys.
197
197
198 If a configuration key is set multiple times in different
198 If a configuration key is set multiple times in different
199 configuration files the final value will depend on the order in which
199 configuration files the final value will depend on the order in which
200 the different configuration files are read, with settings from earlier
200 the different configuration files are read, with settings from earlier
201 paths overriding later ones as described on the ``Files`` section
201 paths overriding later ones as described on the ``Files`` section
202 above.
202 above.
203
203
204 A line of the form ``%include file`` will include ``file`` into the
204 A line of the form ``%include file`` will include ``file`` into the
205 current configuration file. The inclusion is recursive, which means
205 current configuration file. The inclusion is recursive, which means
206 that included files can include other files. Filenames are relative to
206 that included files can include other files. Filenames are relative to
207 the configuration file in which the ``%include`` directive is found.
207 the configuration file in which the ``%include`` directive is found.
208 Environment variables and ``~user`` constructs are expanded in
208 Environment variables and ``~user`` constructs are expanded in
209 ``file``. This lets you do something like::
209 ``file``. This lets you do something like::
210
210
211 %include ~/.hgrc.d/$HOST.rc
211 %include ~/.hgrc.d/$HOST.rc
212
212
213 to include a different configuration file on each computer you use.
213 to include a different configuration file on each computer you use.
214
214
215 A line with ``%unset name`` will remove ``name`` from the current
215 A line with ``%unset name`` will remove ``name`` from the current
216 section, if it has been set previously.
216 section, if it has been set previously.
217
217
218 The values are either free-form text strings, lists of text strings,
218 The values are either free-form text strings, lists of text strings,
219 or Boolean values. Boolean values can be set to true using any of "1",
219 or Boolean values. Boolean values can be set to true using any of "1",
220 "yes", "true", or "on" and to false using "0", "no", "false", or "off"
220 "yes", "true", or "on" and to false using "0", "no", "false", or "off"
221 (all case insensitive).
221 (all case insensitive).
222
222
223 List values are separated by whitespace or comma, except when values are
223 List values are separated by whitespace or comma, except when values are
224 placed in double quotation marks::
224 placed in double quotation marks::
225
225
226 allow_read = "John Doe, PhD", brian, betty
226 allow_read = "John Doe, PhD", brian, betty
227
227
228 Quotation marks can be escaped by prefixing them with a backslash. Only
228 Quotation marks can be escaped by prefixing them with a backslash. Only
229 quotation marks at the beginning of a word is counted as a quotation
229 quotation marks at the beginning of a word is counted as a quotation
230 (e.g., ``foo"bar baz`` is the list of ``foo"bar`` and ``baz``).
230 (e.g., ``foo"bar baz`` is the list of ``foo"bar`` and ``baz``).
231
231
232 Sections
232 Sections
233 ========
233 ========
234
234
235 This section describes the different sections that may appear in a
235 This section describes the different sections that may appear in a
236 Mercurial configuration file, the purpose of each section, its possible
236 Mercurial configuration file, the purpose of each section, its possible
237 keys, and their possible values.
237 keys, and their possible values.
238
238
239 ``alias``
239 ``alias``
240 ---------
240 ---------
241
241
242 Defines command aliases.
242 Defines command aliases.
243
243
244 Aliases allow you to define your own commands in terms of other
244 Aliases allow you to define your own commands in terms of other
245 commands (or aliases), optionally including arguments. Positional
245 commands (or aliases), optionally including arguments. Positional
246 arguments in the form of ``$1``, ``$2``, etc. in the alias definition
246 arguments in the form of ``$1``, ``$2``, etc. in the alias definition
247 are expanded by Mercurial before execution. Positional arguments not
247 are expanded by Mercurial before execution. Positional arguments not
248 already used by ``$N`` in the definition are put at the end of the
248 already used by ``$N`` in the definition are put at the end of the
249 command to be executed.
249 command to be executed.
250
250
251 Alias definitions consist of lines of the form::
251 Alias definitions consist of lines of the form::
252
252
253 <alias> = <command> [<argument>]...
253 <alias> = <command> [<argument>]...
254
254
255 For example, this definition::
255 For example, this definition::
256
256
257 latest = log --limit 5
257 latest = log --limit 5
258
258
259 creates a new command ``latest`` that shows only the five most recent
259 creates a new command ``latest`` that shows only the five most recent
260 changesets. You can define subsequent aliases using earlier ones::
260 changesets. You can define subsequent aliases using earlier ones::
261
261
262 stable5 = latest -b stable
262 stable5 = latest -b stable
263
263
264 .. note::
264 .. note::
265
265
266 It is possible to create aliases with the same names as
266 It is possible to create aliases with the same names as
267 existing commands, which will then override the original
267 existing commands, which will then override the original
268 definitions. This is almost always a bad idea!
268 definitions. This is almost always a bad idea!
269
269
270 An alias can start with an exclamation point (``!``) to make it a
270 An alias can start with an exclamation point (``!``) to make it a
271 shell alias. A shell alias is executed with the shell and will let you
271 shell alias. A shell alias is executed with the shell and will let you
272 run arbitrary commands. As an example, ::
272 run arbitrary commands. As an example, ::
273
273
274 echo = !echo $@
274 echo = !echo $@
275
275
276 will let you do ``hg echo foo`` to have ``foo`` printed in your
276 will let you do ``hg echo foo`` to have ``foo`` printed in your
277 terminal. A better example might be::
277 terminal. A better example might be::
278
278
279 purge = !$HG status --no-status --unknown -0 re: | xargs -0 rm
279 purge = !$HG status --no-status --unknown -0 re: | xargs -0 rm
280
280
281 which will make ``hg purge`` delete all unknown files in the
281 which will make ``hg purge`` delete all unknown files in the
282 repository in the same manner as the purge extension.
282 repository in the same manner as the purge extension.
283
283
284 Positional arguments like ``$1``, ``$2``, etc. in the alias definition
284 Positional arguments like ``$1``, ``$2``, etc. in the alias definition
285 expand to the command arguments. Unmatched arguments are
285 expand to the command arguments. Unmatched arguments are
286 removed. ``$0`` expands to the alias name and ``$@`` expands to all
286 removed. ``$0`` expands to the alias name and ``$@`` expands to all
287 arguments separated by a space. ``"$@"`` (with quotes) expands to all
287 arguments separated by a space. ``"$@"`` (with quotes) expands to all
288 arguments quoted individually and separated by a space. These expansions
288 arguments quoted individually and separated by a space. These expansions
289 happen before the command is passed to the shell.
289 happen before the command is passed to the shell.
290
290
291 Shell aliases are executed in an environment where ``$HG`` expands to
291 Shell aliases are executed in an environment where ``$HG`` expands to
292 the path of the Mercurial that was used to execute the alias. This is
292 the path of the Mercurial that was used to execute the alias. This is
293 useful when you want to call further Mercurial commands in a shell
293 useful when you want to call further Mercurial commands in a shell
294 alias, as was done above for the purge alias. In addition,
294 alias, as was done above for the purge alias. In addition,
295 ``$HG_ARGS`` expands to the arguments given to Mercurial. In the ``hg
295 ``$HG_ARGS`` expands to the arguments given to Mercurial. In the ``hg
296 echo foo`` call above, ``$HG_ARGS`` would expand to ``echo foo``.
296 echo foo`` call above, ``$HG_ARGS`` would expand to ``echo foo``.
297
297
298 .. note::
298 .. note::
299
299
300 Some global configuration options such as ``-R`` are
300 Some global configuration options such as ``-R`` are
301 processed before shell aliases and will thus not be passed to
301 processed before shell aliases and will thus not be passed to
302 aliases.
302 aliases.
303
303
304
304
305 ``annotate``
305 ``annotate``
306 ------------
306 ------------
307
307
308 Settings used when displaying file annotations. All values are
308 Settings used when displaying file annotations. All values are
309 Booleans and default to False. See :hg:`help config.diff` for
309 Booleans and default to False. See :hg:`help config.diff` for
310 related options for the diff command.
310 related options for the diff command.
311
311
312 ``ignorews``
312 ``ignorews``
313 Ignore white space when comparing lines.
313 Ignore white space when comparing lines.
314
314
315 ``ignorewsamount``
315 ``ignorewsamount``
316 Ignore changes in the amount of white space.
316 Ignore changes in the amount of white space.
317
317
318 ``ignoreblanklines``
318 ``ignoreblanklines``
319 Ignore changes whose lines are all blank.
319 Ignore changes whose lines are all blank.
320
320
321
321
322 ``auth``
322 ``auth``
323 --------
323 --------
324
324
325 Authentication credentials for HTTP authentication. This section
325 Authentication credentials for HTTP authentication. This section
326 allows you to store usernames and passwords for use when logging
326 allows you to store usernames and passwords for use when logging
327 *into* HTTP servers. See :hg:`help config.web` if
327 *into* HTTP servers. See :hg:`help config.web` if
328 you want to configure *who* can login to your HTTP server.
328 you want to configure *who* can login to your HTTP server.
329
329
330 Each line has the following format::
330 Each line has the following format::
331
331
332 <name>.<argument> = <value>
332 <name>.<argument> = <value>
333
333
334 where ``<name>`` is used to group arguments into authentication
334 where ``<name>`` is used to group arguments into authentication
335 entries. Example::
335 entries. Example::
336
336
337 foo.prefix = hg.intevation.org/mercurial
337 foo.prefix = hg.intevation.de/mercurial
338 foo.username = foo
338 foo.username = foo
339 foo.password = bar
339 foo.password = bar
340 foo.schemes = http https
340 foo.schemes = http https
341
341
342 bar.prefix = secure.example.org
342 bar.prefix = secure.example.org
343 bar.key = path/to/file.key
343 bar.key = path/to/file.key
344 bar.cert = path/to/file.cert
344 bar.cert = path/to/file.cert
345 bar.schemes = https
345 bar.schemes = https
346
346
347 Supported arguments:
347 Supported arguments:
348
348
349 ``prefix``
349 ``prefix``
350 Either ``*`` or a URI prefix with or without the scheme part.
350 Either ``*`` or a URI prefix with or without the scheme part.
351 The authentication entry with the longest matching prefix is used
351 The authentication entry with the longest matching prefix is used
352 (where ``*`` matches everything and counts as a match of length
352 (where ``*`` matches everything and counts as a match of length
353 1). If the prefix doesn't include a scheme, the match is performed
353 1). If the prefix doesn't include a scheme, the match is performed
354 against the URI with its scheme stripped as well, and the schemes
354 against the URI with its scheme stripped as well, and the schemes
355 argument, q.v., is then subsequently consulted.
355 argument, q.v., is then subsequently consulted.
356
356
357 ``username``
357 ``username``
358 Optional. Username to authenticate with. If not given, and the
358 Optional. Username to authenticate with. If not given, and the
359 remote site requires basic or digest authentication, the user will
359 remote site requires basic or digest authentication, the user will
360 be prompted for it. Environment variables are expanded in the
360 be prompted for it. Environment variables are expanded in the
361 username letting you do ``foo.username = $USER``. If the URI
361 username letting you do ``foo.username = $USER``. If the URI
362 includes a username, only ``[auth]`` entries with a matching
362 includes a username, only ``[auth]`` entries with a matching
363 username or without a username will be considered.
363 username or without a username will be considered.
364
364
365 ``password``
365 ``password``
366 Optional. Password to authenticate with. If not given, and the
366 Optional. Password to authenticate with. If not given, and the
367 remote site requires basic or digest authentication, the user
367 remote site requires basic or digest authentication, the user
368 will be prompted for it.
368 will be prompted for it.
369
369
370 ``key``
370 ``key``
371 Optional. PEM encoded client certificate key file. Environment
371 Optional. PEM encoded client certificate key file. Environment
372 variables are expanded in the filename.
372 variables are expanded in the filename.
373
373
374 ``cert``
374 ``cert``
375 Optional. PEM encoded client certificate chain file. Environment
375 Optional. PEM encoded client certificate chain file. Environment
376 variables are expanded in the filename.
376 variables are expanded in the filename.
377
377
378 ``schemes``
378 ``schemes``
379 Optional. Space separated list of URI schemes to use this
379 Optional. Space separated list of URI schemes to use this
380 authentication entry with. Only used if the prefix doesn't include
380 authentication entry with. Only used if the prefix doesn't include
381 a scheme. Supported schemes are http and https. They will match
381 a scheme. Supported schemes are http and https. They will match
382 static-http and static-https respectively, as well.
382 static-http and static-https respectively, as well.
383 (default: https)
383 (default: https)
384
384
385 If no suitable authentication entry is found, the user is prompted
385 If no suitable authentication entry is found, the user is prompted
386 for credentials as usual if required by the remote.
386 for credentials as usual if required by the remote.
387
387
388
388
389 ``committemplate``
389 ``committemplate``
390 ------------------
390 ------------------
391
391
392 ``changeset``
392 ``changeset``
393 String: configuration in this section is used as the template to
393 String: configuration in this section is used as the template to
394 customize the text shown in the editor when committing.
394 customize the text shown in the editor when committing.
395
395
396 In addition to pre-defined template keywords, commit log specific one
396 In addition to pre-defined template keywords, commit log specific one
397 below can be used for customization:
397 below can be used for customization:
398
398
399 ``extramsg``
399 ``extramsg``
400 String: Extra message (typically 'Leave message empty to abort
400 String: Extra message (typically 'Leave message empty to abort
401 commit.'). This may be changed by some commands or extensions.
401 commit.'). This may be changed by some commands or extensions.
402
402
403 For example, the template configuration below shows as same text as
403 For example, the template configuration below shows as same text as
404 one shown by default::
404 one shown by default::
405
405
406 [committemplate]
406 [committemplate]
407 changeset = {desc}\n\n
407 changeset = {desc}\n\n
408 HG: Enter commit message. Lines beginning with 'HG:' are removed.
408 HG: Enter commit message. Lines beginning with 'HG:' are removed.
409 HG: {extramsg}
409 HG: {extramsg}
410 HG: --
410 HG: --
411 HG: user: {author}\n{ifeq(p2rev, "-1", "",
411 HG: user: {author}\n{ifeq(p2rev, "-1", "",
412 "HG: branch merge\n")
412 "HG: branch merge\n")
413 }HG: branch '{branch}'\n{if(activebookmark,
413 }HG: branch '{branch}'\n{if(activebookmark,
414 "HG: bookmark '{activebookmark}'\n") }{subrepos %
414 "HG: bookmark '{activebookmark}'\n") }{subrepos %
415 "HG: subrepo {subrepo}\n" }{file_adds %
415 "HG: subrepo {subrepo}\n" }{file_adds %
416 "HG: added {file}\n" }{file_mods %
416 "HG: added {file}\n" }{file_mods %
417 "HG: changed {file}\n" }{file_dels %
417 "HG: changed {file}\n" }{file_dels %
418 "HG: removed {file}\n" }{if(files, "",
418 "HG: removed {file}\n" }{if(files, "",
419 "HG: no files changed\n")}
419 "HG: no files changed\n")}
420
420
421 .. note::
421 .. note::
422
422
423 For some problematic encodings (see :hg:`help win32mbcs` for
423 For some problematic encodings (see :hg:`help win32mbcs` for
424 detail), this customization should be configured carefully, to
424 detail), this customization should be configured carefully, to
425 avoid showing broken characters.
425 avoid showing broken characters.
426
426
427 For example, if a multibyte character ending with backslash (0x5c) is
427 For example, if a multibyte character ending with backslash (0x5c) is
428 followed by the ASCII character 'n' in the customized template,
428 followed by the ASCII character 'n' in the customized template,
429 the sequence of backslash and 'n' is treated as line-feed unexpectedly
429 the sequence of backslash and 'n' is treated as line-feed unexpectedly
430 (and the multibyte character is broken, too).
430 (and the multibyte character is broken, too).
431
431
432 Customized template is used for commands below (``--edit`` may be
432 Customized template is used for commands below (``--edit`` may be
433 required):
433 required):
434
434
435 - :hg:`backout`
435 - :hg:`backout`
436 - :hg:`commit`
436 - :hg:`commit`
437 - :hg:`fetch` (for merge commit only)
437 - :hg:`fetch` (for merge commit only)
438 - :hg:`graft`
438 - :hg:`graft`
439 - :hg:`histedit`
439 - :hg:`histedit`
440 - :hg:`import`
440 - :hg:`import`
441 - :hg:`qfold`, :hg:`qnew` and :hg:`qrefresh`
441 - :hg:`qfold`, :hg:`qnew` and :hg:`qrefresh`
442 - :hg:`rebase`
442 - :hg:`rebase`
443 - :hg:`shelve`
443 - :hg:`shelve`
444 - :hg:`sign`
444 - :hg:`sign`
445 - :hg:`tag`
445 - :hg:`tag`
446 - :hg:`transplant`
446 - :hg:`transplant`
447
447
448 Configuring items below instead of ``changeset`` allows showing
448 Configuring items below instead of ``changeset`` allows showing
449 customized message only for specific actions, or showing different
449 customized message only for specific actions, or showing different
450 messages for each action.
450 messages for each action.
451
451
452 - ``changeset.backout`` for :hg:`backout`
452 - ``changeset.backout`` for :hg:`backout`
453 - ``changeset.commit.amend.merge`` for :hg:`commit --amend` on merges
453 - ``changeset.commit.amend.merge`` for :hg:`commit --amend` on merges
454 - ``changeset.commit.amend.normal`` for :hg:`commit --amend` on other
454 - ``changeset.commit.amend.normal`` for :hg:`commit --amend` on other
455 - ``changeset.commit.normal.merge`` for :hg:`commit` on merges
455 - ``changeset.commit.normal.merge`` for :hg:`commit` on merges
456 - ``changeset.commit.normal.normal`` for :hg:`commit` on other
456 - ``changeset.commit.normal.normal`` for :hg:`commit` on other
457 - ``changeset.fetch`` for :hg:`fetch` (impling merge commit)
457 - ``changeset.fetch`` for :hg:`fetch` (impling merge commit)
458 - ``changeset.gpg.sign`` for :hg:`sign`
458 - ``changeset.gpg.sign`` for :hg:`sign`
459 - ``changeset.graft`` for :hg:`graft`
459 - ``changeset.graft`` for :hg:`graft`
460 - ``changeset.histedit.edit`` for ``edit`` of :hg:`histedit`
460 - ``changeset.histedit.edit`` for ``edit`` of :hg:`histedit`
461 - ``changeset.histedit.fold`` for ``fold`` of :hg:`histedit`
461 - ``changeset.histedit.fold`` for ``fold`` of :hg:`histedit`
462 - ``changeset.histedit.mess`` for ``mess`` of :hg:`histedit`
462 - ``changeset.histedit.mess`` for ``mess`` of :hg:`histedit`
463 - ``changeset.histedit.pick`` for ``pick`` of :hg:`histedit`
463 - ``changeset.histedit.pick`` for ``pick`` of :hg:`histedit`
464 - ``changeset.import.bypass`` for :hg:`import --bypass`
464 - ``changeset.import.bypass`` for :hg:`import --bypass`
465 - ``changeset.import.normal.merge`` for :hg:`import` on merges
465 - ``changeset.import.normal.merge`` for :hg:`import` on merges
466 - ``changeset.import.normal.normal`` for :hg:`import` on other
466 - ``changeset.import.normal.normal`` for :hg:`import` on other
467 - ``changeset.mq.qnew`` for :hg:`qnew`
467 - ``changeset.mq.qnew`` for :hg:`qnew`
468 - ``changeset.mq.qfold`` for :hg:`qfold`
468 - ``changeset.mq.qfold`` for :hg:`qfold`
469 - ``changeset.mq.qrefresh`` for :hg:`qrefresh`
469 - ``changeset.mq.qrefresh`` for :hg:`qrefresh`
470 - ``changeset.rebase.collapse`` for :hg:`rebase --collapse`
470 - ``changeset.rebase.collapse`` for :hg:`rebase --collapse`
471 - ``changeset.rebase.merge`` for :hg:`rebase` on merges
471 - ``changeset.rebase.merge`` for :hg:`rebase` on merges
472 - ``changeset.rebase.normal`` for :hg:`rebase` on other
472 - ``changeset.rebase.normal`` for :hg:`rebase` on other
473 - ``changeset.shelve.shelve`` for :hg:`shelve`
473 - ``changeset.shelve.shelve`` for :hg:`shelve`
474 - ``changeset.tag.add`` for :hg:`tag` without ``--remove``
474 - ``changeset.tag.add`` for :hg:`tag` without ``--remove``
475 - ``changeset.tag.remove`` for :hg:`tag --remove`
475 - ``changeset.tag.remove`` for :hg:`tag --remove`
476 - ``changeset.transplant.merge`` for :hg:`transplant` on merges
476 - ``changeset.transplant.merge`` for :hg:`transplant` on merges
477 - ``changeset.transplant.normal`` for :hg:`transplant` on other
477 - ``changeset.transplant.normal`` for :hg:`transplant` on other
478
478
479 These dot-separated lists of names are treated as hierarchical ones.
479 These dot-separated lists of names are treated as hierarchical ones.
480 For example, ``changeset.tag.remove`` customizes the commit message
480 For example, ``changeset.tag.remove`` customizes the commit message
481 only for :hg:`tag --remove`, but ``changeset.tag`` customizes the
481 only for :hg:`tag --remove`, but ``changeset.tag`` customizes the
482 commit message for :hg:`tag` regardless of ``--remove`` option.
482 commit message for :hg:`tag` regardless of ``--remove`` option.
483
483
484 When the external editor is invoked for a commit, the corresponding
484 When the external editor is invoked for a commit, the corresponding
485 dot-separated list of names without the ``changeset.`` prefix
485 dot-separated list of names without the ``changeset.`` prefix
486 (e.g. ``commit.normal.normal``) is in the ``HGEDITFORM`` environment
486 (e.g. ``commit.normal.normal``) is in the ``HGEDITFORM`` environment
487 variable.
487 variable.
488
488
489 In this section, items other than ``changeset`` can be referred from
489 In this section, items other than ``changeset`` can be referred from
490 others. For example, the configuration to list committed files up
490 others. For example, the configuration to list committed files up
491 below can be referred as ``{listupfiles}``::
491 below can be referred as ``{listupfiles}``::
492
492
493 [committemplate]
493 [committemplate]
494 listupfiles = {file_adds %
494 listupfiles = {file_adds %
495 "HG: added {file}\n" }{file_mods %
495 "HG: added {file}\n" }{file_mods %
496 "HG: changed {file}\n" }{file_dels %
496 "HG: changed {file}\n" }{file_dels %
497 "HG: removed {file}\n" }{if(files, "",
497 "HG: removed {file}\n" }{if(files, "",
498 "HG: no files changed\n")}
498 "HG: no files changed\n")}
499
499
500 ``decode/encode``
500 ``decode/encode``
501 -----------------
501 -----------------
502
502
503 Filters for transforming files on checkout/checkin. This would
503 Filters for transforming files on checkout/checkin. This would
504 typically be used for newline processing or other
504 typically be used for newline processing or other
505 localization/canonicalization of files.
505 localization/canonicalization of files.
506
506
507 Filters consist of a filter pattern followed by a filter command.
507 Filters consist of a filter pattern followed by a filter command.
508 Filter patterns are globs by default, rooted at the repository root.
508 Filter patterns are globs by default, rooted at the repository root.
509 For example, to match any file ending in ``.txt`` in the root
509 For example, to match any file ending in ``.txt`` in the root
510 directory only, use the pattern ``*.txt``. To match any file ending
510 directory only, use the pattern ``*.txt``. To match any file ending
511 in ``.c`` anywhere in the repository, use the pattern ``**.c``.
511 in ``.c`` anywhere in the repository, use the pattern ``**.c``.
512 For each file only the first matching filter applies.
512 For each file only the first matching filter applies.
513
513
514 The filter command can start with a specifier, either ``pipe:`` or
514 The filter command can start with a specifier, either ``pipe:`` or
515 ``tempfile:``. If no specifier is given, ``pipe:`` is used by default.
515 ``tempfile:``. If no specifier is given, ``pipe:`` is used by default.
516
516
517 A ``pipe:`` command must accept data on stdin and return the transformed
517 A ``pipe:`` command must accept data on stdin and return the transformed
518 data on stdout.
518 data on stdout.
519
519
520 Pipe example::
520 Pipe example::
521
521
522 [encode]
522 [encode]
523 # uncompress gzip files on checkin to improve delta compression
523 # uncompress gzip files on checkin to improve delta compression
524 # note: not necessarily a good idea, just an example
524 # note: not necessarily a good idea, just an example
525 *.gz = pipe: gunzip
525 *.gz = pipe: gunzip
526
526
527 [decode]
527 [decode]
528 # recompress gzip files when writing them to the working dir (we
528 # recompress gzip files when writing them to the working dir (we
529 # can safely omit "pipe:", because it's the default)
529 # can safely omit "pipe:", because it's the default)
530 *.gz = gzip
530 *.gz = gzip
531
531
532 A ``tempfile:`` command is a template. The string ``INFILE`` is replaced
532 A ``tempfile:`` command is a template. The string ``INFILE`` is replaced
533 with the name of a temporary file that contains the data to be
533 with the name of a temporary file that contains the data to be
534 filtered by the command. The string ``OUTFILE`` is replaced with the name
534 filtered by the command. The string ``OUTFILE`` is replaced with the name
535 of an empty temporary file, where the filtered data must be written by
535 of an empty temporary file, where the filtered data must be written by
536 the command.
536 the command.
537
537
538 .. container:: windows
538 .. container:: windows
539
539
540 .. note::
540 .. note::
541
541
542 The tempfile mechanism is recommended for Windows systems,
542 The tempfile mechanism is recommended for Windows systems,
543 where the standard shell I/O redirection operators often have
543 where the standard shell I/O redirection operators often have
544 strange effects and may corrupt the contents of your files.
544 strange effects and may corrupt the contents of your files.
545
545
546 This filter mechanism is used internally by the ``eol`` extension to
546 This filter mechanism is used internally by the ``eol`` extension to
547 translate line ending characters between Windows (CRLF) and Unix (LF)
547 translate line ending characters between Windows (CRLF) and Unix (LF)
548 format. We suggest you use the ``eol`` extension for convenience.
548 format. We suggest you use the ``eol`` extension for convenience.
549
549
550
550
551 ``defaults``
551 ``defaults``
552 ------------
552 ------------
553
553
554 (defaults are deprecated. Don't use them. Use aliases instead.)
554 (defaults are deprecated. Don't use them. Use aliases instead.)
555
555
556 Use the ``[defaults]`` section to define command defaults, i.e. the
556 Use the ``[defaults]`` section to define command defaults, i.e. the
557 default options/arguments to pass to the specified commands.
557 default options/arguments to pass to the specified commands.
558
558
559 The following example makes :hg:`log` run in verbose mode, and
559 The following example makes :hg:`log` run in verbose mode, and
560 :hg:`status` show only the modified files, by default::
560 :hg:`status` show only the modified files, by default::
561
561
562 [defaults]
562 [defaults]
563 log = -v
563 log = -v
564 status = -m
564 status = -m
565
565
566 The actual commands, instead of their aliases, must be used when
566 The actual commands, instead of their aliases, must be used when
567 defining command defaults. The command defaults will also be applied
567 defining command defaults. The command defaults will also be applied
568 to the aliases of the commands defined.
568 to the aliases of the commands defined.
569
569
570
570
571 ``diff``
571 ``diff``
572 --------
572 --------
573
573
574 Settings used when displaying diffs. Everything except for ``unified``
574 Settings used when displaying diffs. Everything except for ``unified``
575 is a Boolean and defaults to False. See :hg:`help config.annotate`
575 is a Boolean and defaults to False. See :hg:`help config.annotate`
576 for related options for the annotate command.
576 for related options for the annotate command.
577
577
578 ``git``
578 ``git``
579 Use git extended diff format.
579 Use git extended diff format.
580
580
581 ``nobinary``
581 ``nobinary``
582 Omit git binary patches.
582 Omit git binary patches.
583
583
584 ``nodates``
584 ``nodates``
585 Don't include dates in diff headers.
585 Don't include dates in diff headers.
586
586
587 ``noprefix``
587 ``noprefix``
588 Omit 'a/' and 'b/' prefixes from filenames. Ignored in plain mode.
588 Omit 'a/' and 'b/' prefixes from filenames. Ignored in plain mode.
589
589
590 ``showfunc``
590 ``showfunc``
591 Show which function each change is in.
591 Show which function each change is in.
592
592
593 ``ignorews``
593 ``ignorews``
594 Ignore white space when comparing lines.
594 Ignore white space when comparing lines.
595
595
596 ``ignorewsamount``
596 ``ignorewsamount``
597 Ignore changes in the amount of white space.
597 Ignore changes in the amount of white space.
598
598
599 ``ignoreblanklines``
599 ``ignoreblanklines``
600 Ignore changes whose lines are all blank.
600 Ignore changes whose lines are all blank.
601
601
602 ``unified``
602 ``unified``
603 Number of lines of context to show.
603 Number of lines of context to show.
604
604
605 ``email``
605 ``email``
606 ---------
606 ---------
607
607
608 Settings for extensions that send email messages.
608 Settings for extensions that send email messages.
609
609
610 ``from``
610 ``from``
611 Optional. Email address to use in "From" header and SMTP envelope
611 Optional. Email address to use in "From" header and SMTP envelope
612 of outgoing messages.
612 of outgoing messages.
613
613
614 ``to``
614 ``to``
615 Optional. Comma-separated list of recipients' email addresses.
615 Optional. Comma-separated list of recipients' email addresses.
616
616
617 ``cc``
617 ``cc``
618 Optional. Comma-separated list of carbon copy recipients'
618 Optional. Comma-separated list of carbon copy recipients'
619 email addresses.
619 email addresses.
620
620
621 ``bcc``
621 ``bcc``
622 Optional. Comma-separated list of blind carbon copy recipients'
622 Optional. Comma-separated list of blind carbon copy recipients'
623 email addresses.
623 email addresses.
624
624
625 ``method``
625 ``method``
626 Optional. Method to use to send email messages. If value is ``smtp``
626 Optional. Method to use to send email messages. If value is ``smtp``
627 (default), use SMTP (see the ``[smtp]`` section for configuration).
627 (default), use SMTP (see the ``[smtp]`` section for configuration).
628 Otherwise, use as name of program to run that acts like sendmail
628 Otherwise, use as name of program to run that acts like sendmail
629 (takes ``-f`` option for sender, list of recipients on command line,
629 (takes ``-f`` option for sender, list of recipients on command line,
630 message on stdin). Normally, setting this to ``sendmail`` or
630 message on stdin). Normally, setting this to ``sendmail`` or
631 ``/usr/sbin/sendmail`` is enough to use sendmail to send messages.
631 ``/usr/sbin/sendmail`` is enough to use sendmail to send messages.
632
632
633 ``charsets``
633 ``charsets``
634 Optional. Comma-separated list of character sets considered
634 Optional. Comma-separated list of character sets considered
635 convenient for recipients. Addresses, headers, and parts not
635 convenient for recipients. Addresses, headers, and parts not
636 containing patches of outgoing messages will be encoded in the
636 containing patches of outgoing messages will be encoded in the
637 first character set to which conversion from local encoding
637 first character set to which conversion from local encoding
638 (``$HGENCODING``, ``ui.fallbackencoding``) succeeds. If correct
638 (``$HGENCODING``, ``ui.fallbackencoding``) succeeds. If correct
639 conversion fails, the text in question is sent as is.
639 conversion fails, the text in question is sent as is.
640 (default: '')
640 (default: '')
641
641
642 Order of outgoing email character sets:
642 Order of outgoing email character sets:
643
643
644 1. ``us-ascii``: always first, regardless of settings
644 1. ``us-ascii``: always first, regardless of settings
645 2. ``email.charsets``: in order given by user
645 2. ``email.charsets``: in order given by user
646 3. ``ui.fallbackencoding``: if not in email.charsets
646 3. ``ui.fallbackencoding``: if not in email.charsets
647 4. ``$HGENCODING``: if not in email.charsets
647 4. ``$HGENCODING``: if not in email.charsets
648 5. ``utf-8``: always last, regardless of settings
648 5. ``utf-8``: always last, regardless of settings
649
649
650 Email example::
650 Email example::
651
651
652 [email]
652 [email]
653 from = Joseph User <joe.user@example.com>
653 from = Joseph User <joe.user@example.com>
654 method = /usr/sbin/sendmail
654 method = /usr/sbin/sendmail
655 # charsets for western Europeans
655 # charsets for western Europeans
656 # us-ascii, utf-8 omitted, as they are tried first and last
656 # us-ascii, utf-8 omitted, as they are tried first and last
657 charsets = iso-8859-1, iso-8859-15, windows-1252
657 charsets = iso-8859-1, iso-8859-15, windows-1252
658
658
659
659
660 ``extensions``
660 ``extensions``
661 --------------
661 --------------
662
662
663 Mercurial has an extension mechanism for adding new features. To
663 Mercurial has an extension mechanism for adding new features. To
664 enable an extension, create an entry for it in this section.
664 enable an extension, create an entry for it in this section.
665
665
666 If you know that the extension is already in Python's search path,
666 If you know that the extension is already in Python's search path,
667 you can give the name of the module, followed by ``=``, with nothing
667 you can give the name of the module, followed by ``=``, with nothing
668 after the ``=``.
668 after the ``=``.
669
669
670 Otherwise, give a name that you choose, followed by ``=``, followed by
670 Otherwise, give a name that you choose, followed by ``=``, followed by
671 the path to the ``.py`` file (including the file name extension) that
671 the path to the ``.py`` file (including the file name extension) that
672 defines the extension.
672 defines the extension.
673
673
674 To explicitly disable an extension that is enabled in an hgrc of
674 To explicitly disable an extension that is enabled in an hgrc of
675 broader scope, prepend its path with ``!``, as in ``foo = !/ext/path``
675 broader scope, prepend its path with ``!``, as in ``foo = !/ext/path``
676 or ``foo = !`` when path is not supplied.
676 or ``foo = !`` when path is not supplied.
677
677
678 Example for ``~/.hgrc``::
678 Example for ``~/.hgrc``::
679
679
680 [extensions]
680 [extensions]
681 # (the color extension will get loaded from Mercurial's path)
681 # (the color extension will get loaded from Mercurial's path)
682 color =
682 color =
683 # (this extension will get loaded from the file specified)
683 # (this extension will get loaded from the file specified)
684 myfeature = ~/.hgext/myfeature.py
684 myfeature = ~/.hgext/myfeature.py
685
685
686
686
687 ``format``
687 ``format``
688 ----------
688 ----------
689
689
690 ``usegeneraldelta``
690 ``usegeneraldelta``
691 Enable or disable the "generaldelta" repository format which improves
691 Enable or disable the "generaldelta" repository format which improves
692 repository compression by allowing "revlog" to store delta against arbitrary
692 repository compression by allowing "revlog" to store delta against arbitrary
693 revision instead of the previous stored one. This provides significant
693 revision instead of the previous stored one. This provides significant
694 improvement for repositories with branches.
694 improvement for repositories with branches.
695
695
696 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 1.9.
696 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 1.9.
697
697
698 Enabled by default.
698 Enabled by default.
699
699
700 ``dotencode``
700 ``dotencode``
701 Enable or disable the "dotencode" repository format which enhances
701 Enable or disable the "dotencode" repository format which enhances
702 the "fncache" repository format (which has to be enabled to use
702 the "fncache" repository format (which has to be enabled to use
703 dotencode) to avoid issues with filenames starting with ._ on
703 dotencode) to avoid issues with filenames starting with ._ on
704 Mac OS X and spaces on Windows.
704 Mac OS X and spaces on Windows.
705
705
706 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 1.7.
706 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 1.7.
707
707
708 Enabled by default.
708 Enabled by default.
709
709
710 ``usefncache``
710 ``usefncache``
711 Enable or disable the "fncache" repository format which enhances
711 Enable or disable the "fncache" repository format which enhances
712 the "store" repository format (which has to be enabled to use
712 the "store" repository format (which has to be enabled to use
713 fncache) to allow longer filenames and avoids using Windows
713 fncache) to allow longer filenames and avoids using Windows
714 reserved names, e.g. "nul".
714 reserved names, e.g. "nul".
715
715
716 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 1.1.
716 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 1.1.
717
717
718 Enabled by default.
718 Enabled by default.
719
719
720 ``usestore``
720 ``usestore``
721 Enable or disable the "store" repository format which improves
721 Enable or disable the "store" repository format which improves
722 compatibility with systems that fold case or otherwise mangle
722 compatibility with systems that fold case or otherwise mangle
723 filenames. Disabling this option will allow you to store longer filenames
723 filenames. Disabling this option will allow you to store longer filenames
724 in some situations at the expense of compatibility.
724 in some situations at the expense of compatibility.
725
725
726 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 0.9.4.
726 Repositories with this on-disk format require Mercurial version 0.9.4.
727
727
728 Enabled by default.
728 Enabled by default.
729
729
730 ``graph``
730 ``graph``
731 ---------
731 ---------
732
732
733 Web graph view configuration. This section let you change graph
733 Web graph view configuration. This section let you change graph
734 elements display properties by branches, for instance to make the
734 elements display properties by branches, for instance to make the
735 ``default`` branch stand out.
735 ``default`` branch stand out.
736
736
737 Each line has the following format::
737 Each line has the following format::
738
738
739 <branch>.<argument> = <value>
739 <branch>.<argument> = <value>
740
740
741 where ``<branch>`` is the name of the branch being
741 where ``<branch>`` is the name of the branch being
742 customized. Example::
742 customized. Example::
743
743
744 [graph]
744 [graph]
745 # 2px width
745 # 2px width
746 default.width = 2
746 default.width = 2
747 # red color
747 # red color
748 default.color = FF0000
748 default.color = FF0000
749
749
750 Supported arguments:
750 Supported arguments:
751
751
752 ``width``
752 ``width``
753 Set branch edges width in pixels.
753 Set branch edges width in pixels.
754
754
755 ``color``
755 ``color``
756 Set branch edges color in hexadecimal RGB notation.
756 Set branch edges color in hexadecimal RGB notation.
757
757
758 ``hooks``
758 ``hooks``
759 ---------
759 ---------
760
760
761 Commands or Python functions that get automatically executed by
761 Commands or Python functions that get automatically executed by
762 various actions such as starting or finishing a commit. Multiple
762 various actions such as starting or finishing a commit. Multiple
763 hooks can be run for the same action by appending a suffix to the
763 hooks can be run for the same action by appending a suffix to the
764 action. Overriding a site-wide hook can be done by changing its
764 action. Overriding a site-wide hook can be done by changing its
765 value or setting it to an empty string. Hooks can be prioritized
765 value or setting it to an empty string. Hooks can be prioritized
766 by adding a prefix of ``priority.`` to the hook name on a new line
766 by adding a prefix of ``priority.`` to the hook name on a new line
767 and setting the priority. The default priority is 0.
767 and setting the priority. The default priority is 0.
768
768
769 Example ``.hg/hgrc``::
769 Example ``.hg/hgrc``::
770
770
771 [hooks]
771 [hooks]
772 # update working directory after adding changesets
772 # update working directory after adding changesets
773 changegroup.update = hg update
773 changegroup.update = hg update
774 # do not use the site-wide hook
774 # do not use the site-wide hook
775 incoming =
775 incoming =
776 incoming.email = /my/email/hook
776 incoming.email = /my/email/hook
777 incoming.autobuild = /my/build/hook
777 incoming.autobuild = /my/build/hook
778 # force autobuild hook to run before other incoming hooks
778 # force autobuild hook to run before other incoming hooks
779 priority.incoming.autobuild = 1
779 priority.incoming.autobuild = 1
780
780
781 Most hooks are run with environment variables set that give useful
781 Most hooks are run with environment variables set that give useful
782 additional information. For each hook below, the environment
782 additional information. For each hook below, the environment
783 variables it is passed are listed with names of the form ``$HG_foo``.
783 variables it is passed are listed with names of the form ``$HG_foo``.
784
784
785 ``changegroup``
785 ``changegroup``
786 Run after a changegroup has been added via push, pull or unbundle. ID of the
786 Run after a changegroup has been added via push, pull or unbundle. ID of the
787 first new changeset is in ``$HG_NODE`` and last in ``$HG_NODE_LAST``. URL
787 first new changeset is in ``$HG_NODE`` and last in ``$HG_NODE_LAST``. URL
788 from which changes came is in ``$HG_URL``.
788 from which changes came is in ``$HG_URL``.
789
789
790 ``commit``
790 ``commit``
791 Run after a changeset has been created in the local repository. ID
791 Run after a changeset has been created in the local repository. ID
792 of the newly created changeset is in ``$HG_NODE``. Parent changeset
792 of the newly created changeset is in ``$HG_NODE``. Parent changeset
793 IDs are in ``$HG_PARENT1`` and ``$HG_PARENT2``.
793 IDs are in ``$HG_PARENT1`` and ``$HG_PARENT2``.
794
794
795 ``incoming``
795 ``incoming``
796 Run after a changeset has been pulled, pushed, or unbundled into
796 Run after a changeset has been pulled, pushed, or unbundled into
797 the local repository. The ID of the newly arrived changeset is in
797 the local repository. The ID of the newly arrived changeset is in
798 ``$HG_NODE``. URL that was source of changes came is in ``$HG_URL``.
798 ``$HG_NODE``. URL that was source of changes came is in ``$HG_URL``.
799
799
800 ``outgoing``
800 ``outgoing``
801 Run after sending changes from local repository to another. ID of
801 Run after sending changes from local repository to another. ID of
802 first changeset sent is in ``$HG_NODE``. Source of operation is in
802 first changeset sent is in ``$HG_NODE``. Source of operation is in
803 ``$HG_SOURCE``; Also see :hg:`help config.preoutgoing` hook.
803 ``$HG_SOURCE``; Also see :hg:`help config.preoutgoing` hook.
804
804
805 ``post-<command>``
805 ``post-<command>``
806 Run after successful invocations of the associated command. The
806 Run after successful invocations of the associated command. The
807 contents of the command line are passed as ``$HG_ARGS`` and the result
807 contents of the command line are passed as ``$HG_ARGS`` and the result
808 code in ``$HG_RESULT``. Parsed command line arguments are passed as
808 code in ``$HG_RESULT``. Parsed command line arguments are passed as
809 ``$HG_PATS`` and ``$HG_OPTS``. These contain string representations of
809 ``$HG_PATS`` and ``$HG_OPTS``. These contain string representations of
810 the python data internally passed to <command>. ``$HG_OPTS`` is a
810 the python data internally passed to <command>. ``$HG_OPTS`` is a
811 dictionary of options (with unspecified options set to their defaults).
811 dictionary of options (with unspecified options set to their defaults).
812 ``$HG_PATS`` is a list of arguments. Hook failure is ignored.
812 ``$HG_PATS`` is a list of arguments. Hook failure is ignored.
813
813
814 ``pre-<command>``
814 ``pre-<command>``
815 Run before executing the associated command. The contents of the
815 Run before executing the associated command. The contents of the
816 command line are passed as ``$HG_ARGS``. Parsed command line arguments
816 command line are passed as ``$HG_ARGS``. Parsed command line arguments
817 are passed as ``$HG_PATS`` and ``$HG_OPTS``. These contain string
817 are passed as ``$HG_PATS`` and ``$HG_OPTS``. These contain string
818 representations of the data internally passed to <command>. ``$HG_OPTS``
818 representations of the data internally passed to <command>. ``$HG_OPTS``
819 is a dictionary of options (with unspecified options set to their
819 is a dictionary of options (with unspecified options set to their
820 defaults). ``$HG_PATS`` is a list of arguments. If the hook returns
820 defaults). ``$HG_PATS`` is a list of arguments. If the hook returns
821 failure, the command doesn't execute and Mercurial returns the failure
821 failure, the command doesn't execute and Mercurial returns the failure
822 code.
822 code.
823
823
824 ``prechangegroup``
824 ``prechangegroup``
825 Run before a changegroup is added via push, pull or unbundle. Exit
825 Run before a changegroup is added via push, pull or unbundle. Exit
826 status 0 allows the changegroup to proceed. Non-zero status will
826 status 0 allows the changegroup to proceed. Non-zero status will
827 cause the push, pull or unbundle to fail. URL from which changes
827 cause the push, pull or unbundle to fail. URL from which changes
828 will come is in ``$HG_URL``.
828 will come is in ``$HG_URL``.
829
829
830 ``precommit``
830 ``precommit``
831 Run before starting a local commit. Exit status 0 allows the
831 Run before starting a local commit. Exit status 0 allows the
832 commit to proceed. Non-zero status will cause the commit to fail.
832 commit to proceed. Non-zero status will cause the commit to fail.
833 Parent changeset IDs are in ``$HG_PARENT1`` and ``$HG_PARENT2``.
833 Parent changeset IDs are in ``$HG_PARENT1`` and ``$HG_PARENT2``.
834
834
835 ``prelistkeys``
835 ``prelistkeys``
836 Run before listing pushkeys (like bookmarks) in the
836 Run before listing pushkeys (like bookmarks) in the
837 repository. Non-zero status will cause failure. The key namespace is
837 repository. Non-zero status will cause failure. The key namespace is
838 in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``.
838 in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``.
839
839
840 ``preoutgoing``
840 ``preoutgoing``
841 Run before collecting changes to send from the local repository to
841 Run before collecting changes to send from the local repository to
842 another. Non-zero status will cause failure. This lets you prevent
842 another. Non-zero status will cause failure. This lets you prevent
843 pull over HTTP or SSH. Also prevents against local pull, push
843 pull over HTTP or SSH. Also prevents against local pull, push
844 (outbound) or bundle commands, but not effective, since you can
844 (outbound) or bundle commands, but not effective, since you can
845 just copy files instead then. Source of operation is in
845 just copy files instead then. Source of operation is in
846 ``$HG_SOURCE``. If "serve", operation is happening on behalf of remote
846 ``$HG_SOURCE``. If "serve", operation is happening on behalf of remote
847 SSH or HTTP repository. If "push", "pull" or "bundle", operation
847 SSH or HTTP repository. If "push", "pull" or "bundle", operation
848 is happening on behalf of repository on same system.
848 is happening on behalf of repository on same system.
849
849
850 ``prepushkey``
850 ``prepushkey``
851 Run before a pushkey (like a bookmark) is added to the
851 Run before a pushkey (like a bookmark) is added to the
852 repository. Non-zero status will cause the key to be rejected. The
852 repository. Non-zero status will cause the key to be rejected. The
853 key namespace is in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``, the key is in ``$HG_KEY``,
853 key namespace is in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``, the key is in ``$HG_KEY``,
854 the old value (if any) is in ``$HG_OLD``, and the new value is in
854 the old value (if any) is in ``$HG_OLD``, and the new value is in
855 ``$HG_NEW``.
855 ``$HG_NEW``.
856
856
857 ``pretag``
857 ``pretag``
858 Run before creating a tag. Exit status 0 allows the tag to be
858 Run before creating a tag. Exit status 0 allows the tag to be
859 created. Non-zero status will cause the tag to fail. ID of
859 created. Non-zero status will cause the tag to fail. ID of
860 changeset to tag is in ``$HG_NODE``. Name of tag is in ``$HG_TAG``. Tag is
860 changeset to tag is in ``$HG_NODE``. Name of tag is in ``$HG_TAG``. Tag is
861 local if ``$HG_LOCAL=1``, in repository if ``$HG_LOCAL=0``.
861 local if ``$HG_LOCAL=1``, in repository if ``$HG_LOCAL=0``.
862
862
863 ``pretxnopen``
863 ``pretxnopen``
864 Run before any new repository transaction is open. The reason for the
864 Run before any new repository transaction is open. The reason for the
865 transaction will be in ``$HG_TXNNAME`` and a unique identifier for the
865 transaction will be in ``$HG_TXNNAME`` and a unique identifier for the
866 transaction will be in ``HG_TXNID``. A non-zero status will prevent the
866 transaction will be in ``HG_TXNID``. A non-zero status will prevent the
867 transaction from being opened.
867 transaction from being opened.
868
868
869 ``pretxnclose``
869 ``pretxnclose``
870 Run right before the transaction is actually finalized. Any repository change
870 Run right before the transaction is actually finalized. Any repository change
871 will be visible to the hook program. This lets you validate the transaction
871 will be visible to the hook program. This lets you validate the transaction
872 content or change it. Exit status 0 allows the commit to proceed. Non-zero
872 content or change it. Exit status 0 allows the commit to proceed. Non-zero
873 status will cause the transaction to be rolled back. The reason for the
873 status will cause the transaction to be rolled back. The reason for the
874 transaction opening will be in ``$HG_TXNNAME`` and a unique identifier for
874 transaction opening will be in ``$HG_TXNNAME`` and a unique identifier for
875 the transaction will be in ``HG_TXNID``. The rest of the available data will
875 the transaction will be in ``HG_TXNID``. The rest of the available data will
876 vary according the transaction type. New changesets will add ``$HG_NODE`` (id
876 vary according the transaction type. New changesets will add ``$HG_NODE`` (id
877 of the first added changeset), ``$HG_NODE_LAST`` (id of the last added
877 of the first added changeset), ``$HG_NODE_LAST`` (id of the last added
878 changeset), ``$HG_URL`` and ``$HG_SOURCE`` variables, bookmarks and phases
878 changeset), ``$HG_URL`` and ``$HG_SOURCE`` variables, bookmarks and phases
879 changes will set ``HG_BOOKMARK_MOVED`` and ``HG_PHASES_MOVED`` to ``1``, etc.
879 changes will set ``HG_BOOKMARK_MOVED`` and ``HG_PHASES_MOVED`` to ``1``, etc.
880
880
881 ``txnclose``
881 ``txnclose``
882 Run after any repository transaction has been committed. At this
882 Run after any repository transaction has been committed. At this
883 point, the transaction can no longer be rolled back. The hook will run
883 point, the transaction can no longer be rolled back. The hook will run
884 after the lock is released. See :hg:`help config.pretxnclose` docs for
884 after the lock is released. See :hg:`help config.pretxnclose` docs for
885 details about available variables.
885 details about available variables.
886
886
887 ``txnabort``
887 ``txnabort``
888 Run when a transaction is aborted. See :hg:`help config.pretxnclose`
888 Run when a transaction is aborted. See :hg:`help config.pretxnclose`
889 docs for details about available variables.
889 docs for details about available variables.
890
890
891 ``pretxnchangegroup``
891 ``pretxnchangegroup``
892 Run after a changegroup has been added via push, pull or unbundle, but before
892 Run after a changegroup has been added via push, pull or unbundle, but before
893 the transaction has been committed. Changegroup is visible to hook program.
893 the transaction has been committed. Changegroup is visible to hook program.
894 This lets you validate incoming changes before accepting them. Passed the ID
894 This lets you validate incoming changes before accepting them. Passed the ID
895 of the first new changeset in ``$HG_NODE`` and last in ``$HG_NODE_LAST``.
895 of the first new changeset in ``$HG_NODE`` and last in ``$HG_NODE_LAST``.
896 Exit status 0 allows the transaction to commit. Non-zero status will cause
896 Exit status 0 allows the transaction to commit. Non-zero status will cause
897 the transaction to be rolled back and the push, pull or unbundle will fail.
897 the transaction to be rolled back and the push, pull or unbundle will fail.
898 URL that was source of changes is in ``$HG_URL``.
898 URL that was source of changes is in ``$HG_URL``.
899
899
900 ``pretxncommit``
900 ``pretxncommit``
901 Run after a changeset has been created but the transaction not yet
901 Run after a changeset has been created but the transaction not yet
902 committed. Changeset is visible to hook program. This lets you
902 committed. Changeset is visible to hook program. This lets you
903 validate commit message and changes. Exit status 0 allows the
903 validate commit message and changes. Exit status 0 allows the
904 commit to proceed. Non-zero status will cause the transaction to
904 commit to proceed. Non-zero status will cause the transaction to
905 be rolled back. ID of changeset is in ``$HG_NODE``. Parent changeset
905 be rolled back. ID of changeset is in ``$HG_NODE``. Parent changeset
906 IDs are in ``$HG_PARENT1`` and ``$HG_PARENT2``.
906 IDs are in ``$HG_PARENT1`` and ``$HG_PARENT2``.
907
907
908 ``preupdate``
908 ``preupdate``
909 Run before updating the working directory. Exit status 0 allows
909 Run before updating the working directory. Exit status 0 allows
910 the update to proceed. Non-zero status will prevent the update.
910 the update to proceed. Non-zero status will prevent the update.
911 Changeset ID of first new parent is in ``$HG_PARENT1``. If merge, ID
911 Changeset ID of first new parent is in ``$HG_PARENT1``. If merge, ID
912 of second new parent is in ``$HG_PARENT2``.
912 of second new parent is in ``$HG_PARENT2``.
913
913
914 ``listkeys``
914 ``listkeys``
915 Run after listing pushkeys (like bookmarks) in the repository. The
915 Run after listing pushkeys (like bookmarks) in the repository. The
916 key namespace is in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``. ``$HG_VALUES`` is a
916 key namespace is in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``. ``$HG_VALUES`` is a
917 dictionary containing the keys and values.
917 dictionary containing the keys and values.
918
918
919 ``pushkey``
919 ``pushkey``
920 Run after a pushkey (like a bookmark) is added to the
920 Run after a pushkey (like a bookmark) is added to the
921 repository. The key namespace is in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``, the key is in
921 repository. The key namespace is in ``$HG_NAMESPACE``, the key is in
922 ``$HG_KEY``, the old value (if any) is in ``$HG_OLD``, and the new
922 ``$HG_KEY``, the old value (if any) is in ``$HG_OLD``, and the new
923 value is in ``$HG_NEW``.
923 value is in ``$HG_NEW``.
924
924
925 ``tag``
925 ``tag``
926 Run after a tag is created. ID of tagged changeset is in ``$HG_NODE``.
926 Run after a tag is created. ID of tagged changeset is in ``$HG_NODE``.
927 Name of tag is in ``$HG_TAG``. Tag is local if ``$HG_LOCAL=1``, in
927 Name of tag is in ``$HG_TAG``. Tag is local if ``$HG_LOCAL=1``, in
928 repository if ``$HG_LOCAL=0``.
928 repository if ``$HG_LOCAL=0``.
929
929
930 ``update``
930 ``update``
931 Run after updating the working directory. Changeset ID of first
931 Run after updating the working directory. Changeset ID of first
932 new parent is in ``$HG_PARENT1``. If merge, ID of second new parent is
932 new parent is in ``$HG_PARENT1``. If merge, ID of second new parent is
933 in ``$HG_PARENT2``. If the update succeeded, ``$HG_ERROR=0``. If the
933 in ``$HG_PARENT2``. If the update succeeded, ``$HG_ERROR=0``. If the
934 update failed (e.g. because conflicts not resolved), ``$HG_ERROR=1``.
934 update failed (e.g. because conflicts not resolved), ``$HG_ERROR=1``.
935
935
936 .. note::
936 .. note::
937
937
938 It is generally better to use standard hooks rather than the
938 It is generally better to use standard hooks rather than the
939 generic pre- and post- command hooks as they are guaranteed to be
939 generic pre- and post- command hooks as they are guaranteed to be
940 called in the appropriate contexts for influencing transactions.
940 called in the appropriate contexts for influencing transactions.
941 Also, hooks like "commit" will be called in all contexts that
941 Also, hooks like "commit" will be called in all contexts that
942 generate a commit (e.g. tag) and not just the commit command.
942 generate a commit (e.g. tag) and not just the commit command.
943
943
944 .. note::
944 .. note::
945
945
946 Environment variables with empty values may not be passed to
946 Environment variables with empty values may not be passed to
947 hooks on platforms such as Windows. As an example, ``$HG_PARENT2``
947 hooks on platforms such as Windows. As an example, ``$HG_PARENT2``
948 will have an empty value under Unix-like platforms for non-merge
948 will have an empty value under Unix-like platforms for non-merge
949 changesets, while it will not be available at all under Windows.
949 changesets, while it will not be available at all under Windows.
950
950
951 The syntax for Python hooks is as follows::
951 The syntax for Python hooks is as follows::
952
952
953 hookname = python:modulename.submodule.callable
953 hookname = python:modulename.submodule.callable
954 hookname = python:/path/to/python/module.py:callable
954 hookname = python:/path/to/python/module.py:callable
955
955
956 Python hooks are run within the Mercurial process. Each hook is
956 Python hooks are run within the Mercurial process. Each hook is
957 called with at least three keyword arguments: a ui object (keyword
957 called with at least three keyword arguments: a ui object (keyword
958 ``ui``), a repository object (keyword ``repo``), and a ``hooktype``
958 ``ui``), a repository object (keyword ``repo``), and a ``hooktype``
959 keyword that tells what kind of hook is used. Arguments listed as
959 keyword that tells what kind of hook is used. Arguments listed as
960 environment variables above are passed as keyword arguments, with no
960 environment variables above are passed as keyword arguments, with no
961 ``HG_`` prefix, and names in lower case.
961 ``HG_`` prefix, and names in lower case.
962
962
963 If a Python hook returns a "true" value or raises an exception, this
963 If a Python hook returns a "true" value or raises an exception, this
964 is treated as a failure.
964 is treated as a failure.
965
965
966
966
967 ``hostfingerprints``
967 ``hostfingerprints``
968 --------------------
968 --------------------
969
969
970 Fingerprints of the certificates of known HTTPS servers.
970 Fingerprints of the certificates of known HTTPS servers.
971 A HTTPS connection to a server with a fingerprint configured here will
971 A HTTPS connection to a server with a fingerprint configured here will
972 only succeed if the servers certificate matches the fingerprint.
972 only succeed if the servers certificate matches the fingerprint.
973 This is very similar to how ssh known hosts works.
973 This is very similar to how ssh known hosts works.
974 The fingerprint is the SHA-1 hash value of the DER encoded certificate.
974 The fingerprint is the SHA-1 hash value of the DER encoded certificate.
975 The CA chain and web.cacerts is not used for servers with a fingerprint.
975 The CA chain and web.cacerts is not used for servers with a fingerprint.
976
976
977 For example::
977 For example::
978
978
979 [hostfingerprints]
979 [hostfingerprints]
980 hg.intevation.org = fa:1f:d9:48:f1:e7:74:30:38:8d:d8:58:b6:94:b8:58:28:7d:8b:d0
980 hg.intevation.de = fc:e2:8d:d9:51:cd:cb:c1:4d:18:6b:b7:44:8d:49:72:57:e6:cd:33
981 hg.intevation.org = fc:e2:8d:d9:51:cd:cb:c1:4d:18:6b:b7:44:8d:49:72:57:e6:cd:33
981
982
982 This feature is only supported when using Python 2.6 or later.
983 This feature is only supported when using Python 2.6 or later.
983
984
984
985
985 ``http_proxy``
986 ``http_proxy``
986 --------------
987 --------------
987
988
988 Used to access web-based Mercurial repositories through a HTTP
989 Used to access web-based Mercurial repositories through a HTTP
989 proxy.
990 proxy.
990
991
991 ``host``
992 ``host``
992 Host name and (optional) port of the proxy server, for example
993 Host name and (optional) port of the proxy server, for example
993 "myproxy:8000".
994 "myproxy:8000".
994
995
995 ``no``
996 ``no``
996 Optional. Comma-separated list of host names that should bypass
997 Optional. Comma-separated list of host names that should bypass
997 the proxy.
998 the proxy.
998
999
999 ``passwd``
1000 ``passwd``
1000 Optional. Password to authenticate with at the proxy server.
1001 Optional. Password to authenticate with at the proxy server.
1001
1002
1002 ``user``
1003 ``user``
1003 Optional. User name to authenticate with at the proxy server.
1004 Optional. User name to authenticate with at the proxy server.
1004
1005
1005 ``always``
1006 ``always``
1006 Optional. Always use the proxy, even for localhost and any entries
1007 Optional. Always use the proxy, even for localhost and any entries
1007 in ``http_proxy.no``. (default: False)
1008 in ``http_proxy.no``. (default: False)
1008
1009
1009 ``merge-patterns``
1010 ``merge-patterns``
1010 ------------------
1011 ------------------
1011
1012
1012 This section specifies merge tools to associate with particular file
1013 This section specifies merge tools to associate with particular file
1013 patterns. Tools matched here will take precedence over the default
1014 patterns. Tools matched here will take precedence over the default
1014 merge tool. Patterns are globs by default, rooted at the repository
1015 merge tool. Patterns are globs by default, rooted at the repository
1015 root.
1016 root.
1016
1017
1017 Example::
1018 Example::
1018
1019
1019 [merge-patterns]
1020 [merge-patterns]
1020 **.c = kdiff3
1021 **.c = kdiff3
1021 **.jpg = myimgmerge
1022 **.jpg = myimgmerge
1022
1023
1023 ``merge-tools``
1024 ``merge-tools``
1024 ---------------
1025 ---------------
1025
1026
1026 This section configures external merge tools to use for file-level
1027 This section configures external merge tools to use for file-level
1027 merges. This section has likely been preconfigured at install time.
1028 merges. This section has likely been preconfigured at install time.
1028 Use :hg:`config merge-tools` to check the existing configuration.
1029 Use :hg:`config merge-tools` to check the existing configuration.
1029 Also see :hg:`help merge-tools` for more details.
1030 Also see :hg:`help merge-tools` for more details.
1030
1031
1031 Example ``~/.hgrc``::
1032 Example ``~/.hgrc``::
1032
1033
1033 [merge-tools]
1034 [merge-tools]
1034 # Override stock tool location
1035 # Override stock tool location
1035 kdiff3.executable = ~/bin/kdiff3
1036 kdiff3.executable = ~/bin/kdiff3
1036 # Specify command line
1037 # Specify command line
1037 kdiff3.args = $base $local $other -o $output
1038 kdiff3.args = $base $local $other -o $output
1038 # Give higher priority
1039 # Give higher priority
1039 kdiff3.priority = 1
1040 kdiff3.priority = 1
1040
1041
1041 # Changing the priority of preconfigured tool
1042 # Changing the priority of preconfigured tool
1042 meld.priority = 0
1043 meld.priority = 0
1043
1044
1044 # Disable a preconfigured tool
1045 # Disable a preconfigured tool
1045 vimdiff.disabled = yes
1046 vimdiff.disabled = yes
1046
1047
1047 # Define new tool
1048 # Define new tool
1048 myHtmlTool.args = -m $local $other $base $output
1049 myHtmlTool.args = -m $local $other $base $output
1049 myHtmlTool.regkey = Software\FooSoftware\HtmlMerge
1050 myHtmlTool.regkey = Software\FooSoftware\HtmlMerge
1050 myHtmlTool.priority = 1
1051 myHtmlTool.priority = 1
1051
1052
1052 Supported arguments:
1053 Supported arguments:
1053
1054
1054 ``priority``
1055 ``priority``
1055 The priority in which to evaluate this tool.
1056 The priority in which to evaluate this tool.
1056 (default: 0)
1057 (default: 0)
1057
1058
1058 ``executable``
1059 ``executable``
1059 Either just the name of the executable or its pathname.
1060 Either just the name of the executable or its pathname.
1060
1061
1061 .. container:: windows
1062 .. container:: windows
1062
1063
1063 On Windows, the path can use environment variables with ${ProgramFiles}
1064 On Windows, the path can use environment variables with ${ProgramFiles}
1064 syntax.
1065 syntax.
1065
1066
1066 (default: the tool name)
1067 (default: the tool name)
1067
1068
1068 ``args``
1069 ``args``
1069 The arguments to pass to the tool executable. You can refer to the
1070 The arguments to pass to the tool executable. You can refer to the
1070 files being merged as well as the output file through these
1071 files being merged as well as the output file through these
1071 variables: ``$base``, ``$local``, ``$other``, ``$output``. The meaning
1072 variables: ``$base``, ``$local``, ``$other``, ``$output``. The meaning
1072 of ``$local`` and ``$other`` can vary depending on which action is being
1073 of ``$local`` and ``$other`` can vary depending on which action is being
1073 performed. During and update or merge, ``$local`` represents the original
1074 performed. During and update or merge, ``$local`` represents the original
1074 state of the file, while ``$other`` represents the commit you are updating
1075 state of the file, while ``$other`` represents the commit you are updating
1075 to or the commit you are merging with. During a rebase ``$local``
1076 to or the commit you are merging with. During a rebase ``$local``
1076 represents the destination of the rebase, and ``$other`` represents the
1077 represents the destination of the rebase, and ``$other`` represents the
1077 commit being rebased.
1078 commit being rebased.
1078 (default: ``$local $base $other``)
1079 (default: ``$local $base $other``)
1079
1080
1080 ``premerge``
1081 ``premerge``
1081 Attempt to run internal non-interactive 3-way merge tool before
1082 Attempt to run internal non-interactive 3-way merge tool before
1082 launching external tool. Options are ``true``, ``false``, ``keep`` or
1083 launching external tool. Options are ``true``, ``false``, ``keep`` or
1083 ``keep-merge3``. The ``keep`` option will leave markers in the file if the
1084 ``keep-merge3``. The ``keep`` option will leave markers in the file if the
1084 premerge fails. The ``keep-merge3`` will do the same but include information
1085 premerge fails. The ``keep-merge3`` will do the same but include information
1085 about the base of the merge in the marker (see internal :merge3 in
1086 about the base of the merge in the marker (see internal :merge3 in
1086 :hg:`help merge-tools`).
1087 :hg:`help merge-tools`).
1087 (default: True)
1088 (default: True)
1088
1089
1089 ``binary``
1090 ``binary``
1090 This tool can merge binary files. (default: False, unless tool
1091 This tool can merge binary files. (default: False, unless tool
1091 was selected by file pattern match)
1092 was selected by file pattern match)
1092
1093
1093 ``symlink``
1094 ``symlink``
1094 This tool can merge symlinks. (default: False)
1095 This tool can merge symlinks. (default: False)
1095
1096
1096 ``check``
1097 ``check``
1097 A list of merge success-checking options:
1098 A list of merge success-checking options:
1098
1099
1099 ``changed``
1100 ``changed``
1100 Ask whether merge was successful when the merged file shows no changes.
1101 Ask whether merge was successful when the merged file shows no changes.
1101 ``conflicts``
1102 ``conflicts``
1102 Check whether there are conflicts even though the tool reported success.
1103 Check whether there are conflicts even though the tool reported success.
1103 ``prompt``
1104 ``prompt``
1104 Always prompt for merge success, regardless of success reported by tool.
1105 Always prompt for merge success, regardless of success reported by tool.
1105
1106
1106 ``fixeol``
1107 ``fixeol``
1107 Attempt to fix up EOL changes caused by the merge tool.
1108 Attempt to fix up EOL changes caused by the merge tool.
1108 (default: False)
1109 (default: False)
1109
1110
1110 ``gui``
1111 ``gui``
1111 This tool requires a graphical interface to run. (default: False)
1112 This tool requires a graphical interface to run. (default: False)
1112
1113
1113 .. container:: windows
1114 .. container:: windows
1114
1115
1115 ``regkey``
1116 ``regkey``
1116 Windows registry key which describes install location of this
1117 Windows registry key which describes install location of this
1117 tool. Mercurial will search for this key first under
1118 tool. Mercurial will search for this key first under
1118 ``HKEY_CURRENT_USER`` and then under ``HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE``.
1119 ``HKEY_CURRENT_USER`` and then under ``HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE``.
1119 (default: None)
1120 (default: None)
1120
1121
1121 ``regkeyalt``
1122 ``regkeyalt``
1122 An alternate Windows registry key to try if the first key is not
1123 An alternate Windows registry key to try if the first key is not
1123 found. The alternate key uses the same ``regname`` and ``regappend``
1124 found. The alternate key uses the same ``regname`` and ``regappend``
1124 semantics of the primary key. The most common use for this key
1125 semantics of the primary key. The most common use for this key
1125 is to search for 32bit applications on 64bit operating systems.
1126 is to search for 32bit applications on 64bit operating systems.
1126 (default: None)
1127 (default: None)
1127
1128
1128 ``regname``
1129 ``regname``
1129 Name of value to read from specified registry key.
1130 Name of value to read from specified registry key.
1130 (default: the unnamed (default) value)
1131 (default: the unnamed (default) value)
1131
1132
1132 ``regappend``
1133 ``regappend``
1133 String to append to the value read from the registry, typically
1134 String to append to the value read from the registry, typically
1134 the executable name of the tool.
1135 the executable name of the tool.
1135 (default: None)
1136 (default: None)
1136
1137
1137
1138
1138 ``patch``
1139 ``patch``
1139 ---------
1140 ---------
1140
1141
1141 Settings used when applying patches, for instance through the 'import'
1142 Settings used when applying patches, for instance through the 'import'
1142 command or with Mercurial Queues extension.
1143 command or with Mercurial Queues extension.
1143
1144
1144 ``eol``
1145 ``eol``
1145 When set to 'strict' patch content and patched files end of lines
1146 When set to 'strict' patch content and patched files end of lines
1146 are preserved. When set to ``lf`` or ``crlf``, both files end of
1147 are preserved. When set to ``lf`` or ``crlf``, both files end of
1147 lines are ignored when patching and the result line endings are
1148 lines are ignored when patching and the result line endings are
1148 normalized to either LF (Unix) or CRLF (Windows). When set to
1149 normalized to either LF (Unix) or CRLF (Windows). When set to
1149 ``auto``, end of lines are again ignored while patching but line
1150 ``auto``, end of lines are again ignored while patching but line
1150 endings in patched files are normalized to their original setting
1151 endings in patched files are normalized to their original setting
1151 on a per-file basis. If target file does not exist or has no end
1152 on a per-file basis. If target file does not exist or has no end
1152 of line, patch line endings are preserved.
1153 of line, patch line endings are preserved.
1153 (default: strict)
1154 (default: strict)
1154
1155
1155 ``fuzz``
1156 ``fuzz``
1156 The number of lines of 'fuzz' to allow when applying patches. This
1157 The number of lines of 'fuzz' to allow when applying patches. This
1157 controls how much context the patcher is allowed to ignore when
1158 controls how much context the patcher is allowed to ignore when
1158 trying to apply a patch.
1159 trying to apply a patch.
1159 (default: 2)
1160 (default: 2)
1160
1161
1161 ``paths``
1162 ``paths``
1162 ---------
1163 ---------
1163
1164
1164 Assigns symbolic names and behavior to repositories.
1165 Assigns symbolic names and behavior to repositories.
1165
1166
1166 Options are symbolic names defining the URL or directory that is the
1167 Options are symbolic names defining the URL or directory that is the
1167 location of the repository. Example::
1168 location of the repository. Example::
1168
1169
1169 [paths]
1170 [paths]
1170 my_server = https://example.com/my_repo
1171 my_server = https://example.com/my_repo
1171 local_path = /home/me/repo
1172 local_path = /home/me/repo
1172
1173
1173 These symbolic names can be used from the command line. To pull
1174 These symbolic names can be used from the command line. To pull
1174 from ``my_server``: :hg:`pull my_server`. To push to ``local_path``:
1175 from ``my_server``: :hg:`pull my_server`. To push to ``local_path``:
1175 :hg:`push local_path`.
1176 :hg:`push local_path`.
1176
1177
1177 Options containing colons (``:``) denote sub-options that can influence
1178 Options containing colons (``:``) denote sub-options that can influence
1178 behavior for that specific path. Example::
1179 behavior for that specific path. Example::
1179
1180
1180 [paths]
1181 [paths]
1181 my_server = https://example.com/my_path
1182 my_server = https://example.com/my_path
1182 my_server:pushurl = ssh://example.com/my_path
1183 my_server:pushurl = ssh://example.com/my_path
1183
1184
1184 The following sub-options can be defined:
1185 The following sub-options can be defined:
1185
1186
1186 ``pushurl``
1187 ``pushurl``
1187 The URL to use for push operations. If not defined, the location
1188 The URL to use for push operations. If not defined, the location
1188 defined by the path's main entry is used.
1189 defined by the path's main entry is used.
1189
1190
1190 The following special named paths exist:
1191 The following special named paths exist:
1191
1192
1192 ``default``
1193 ``default``
1193 The URL or directory to use when no source or remote is specified.
1194 The URL or directory to use when no source or remote is specified.
1194
1195
1195 :hg:`clone` will automatically define this path to the location the
1196 :hg:`clone` will automatically define this path to the location the
1196 repository was cloned from.
1197 repository was cloned from.
1197
1198
1198 ``default-push``
1199 ``default-push``
1199 (deprecated) The URL or directory for the default :hg:`push` location.
1200 (deprecated) The URL or directory for the default :hg:`push` location.
1200 ``default:pushurl`` should be used instead.
1201 ``default:pushurl`` should be used instead.
1201
1202
1202 ``phases``
1203 ``phases``
1203 ----------
1204 ----------
1204
1205
1205 Specifies default handling of phases. See :hg:`help phases` for more
1206 Specifies default handling of phases. See :hg:`help phases` for more
1206 information about working with phases.
1207 information about working with phases.
1207
1208
1208 ``publish``
1209 ``publish``
1209 Controls draft phase behavior when working as a server. When true,
1210 Controls draft phase behavior when working as a server. When true,
1210 pushed changesets are set to public in both client and server and
1211 pushed changesets are set to public in both client and server and
1211 pulled or cloned changesets are set to public in the client.
1212 pulled or cloned changesets are set to public in the client.
1212 (default: True)
1213 (default: True)
1213
1214
1214 ``new-commit``
1215 ``new-commit``
1215 Phase of newly-created commits.
1216 Phase of newly-created commits.
1216 (default: draft)
1217 (default: draft)
1217
1218
1218 ``checksubrepos``
1219 ``checksubrepos``
1219 Check the phase of the current revision of each subrepository. Allowed
1220 Check the phase of the current revision of each subrepository. Allowed
1220 values are "ignore", "follow" and "abort". For settings other than
1221 values are "ignore", "follow" and "abort". For settings other than
1221 "ignore", the phase of the current revision of each subrepository is
1222 "ignore", the phase of the current revision of each subrepository is
1222 checked before committing the parent repository. If any of those phases is
1223 checked before committing the parent repository. If any of those phases is
1223 greater than the phase of the parent repository (e.g. if a subrepo is in a
1224 greater than the phase of the parent repository (e.g. if a subrepo is in a
1224 "secret" phase while the parent repo is in "draft" phase), the commit is
1225 "secret" phase while the parent repo is in "draft" phase), the commit is
1225 either aborted (if checksubrepos is set to "abort") or the higher phase is
1226 either aborted (if checksubrepos is set to "abort") or the higher phase is
1226 used for the parent repository commit (if set to "follow").
1227 used for the parent repository commit (if set to "follow").
1227 (default: follow)
1228 (default: follow)
1228
1229
1229
1230
1230 ``profiling``
1231 ``profiling``
1231 -------------
1232 -------------
1232
1233
1233 Specifies profiling type, format, and file output. Two profilers are
1234 Specifies profiling type, format, and file output. Two profilers are
1234 supported: an instrumenting profiler (named ``ls``), and a sampling
1235 supported: an instrumenting profiler (named ``ls``), and a sampling
1235 profiler (named ``stat``).
1236 profiler (named ``stat``).
1236
1237
1237 In this section description, 'profiling data' stands for the raw data
1238 In this section description, 'profiling data' stands for the raw data
1238 collected during profiling, while 'profiling report' stands for a
1239 collected during profiling, while 'profiling report' stands for a
1239 statistical text report generated from the profiling data. The
1240 statistical text report generated from the profiling data. The
1240 profiling is done using lsprof.
1241 profiling is done using lsprof.
1241
1242
1242 ``type``
1243 ``type``
1243 The type of profiler to use.
1244 The type of profiler to use.
1244 (default: ls)
1245 (default: ls)
1245
1246
1246 ``ls``
1247 ``ls``
1247 Use Python's built-in instrumenting profiler. This profiler
1248 Use Python's built-in instrumenting profiler. This profiler
1248 works on all platforms, but each line number it reports is the
1249 works on all platforms, but each line number it reports is the
1249 first line of a function. This restriction makes it difficult to
1250 first line of a function. This restriction makes it difficult to
1250 identify the expensive parts of a non-trivial function.
1251 identify the expensive parts of a non-trivial function.
1251 ``stat``
1252 ``stat``
1252 Use a third-party statistical profiler, statprof. This profiler
1253 Use a third-party statistical profiler, statprof. This profiler
1253 currently runs only on Unix systems, and is most useful for
1254 currently runs only on Unix systems, and is most useful for
1254 profiling commands that run for longer than about 0.1 seconds.
1255 profiling commands that run for longer than about 0.1 seconds.
1255
1256
1256 ``format``
1257 ``format``
1257 Profiling format. Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1258 Profiling format. Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1258 (default: text)
1259 (default: text)
1259
1260
1260 ``text``
1261 ``text``
1261 Generate a profiling report. When saving to a file, it should be
1262 Generate a profiling report. When saving to a file, it should be
1262 noted that only the report is saved, and the profiling data is
1263 noted that only the report is saved, and the profiling data is
1263 not kept.
1264 not kept.
1264 ``kcachegrind``
1265 ``kcachegrind``
1265 Format profiling data for kcachegrind use: when saving to a
1266 Format profiling data for kcachegrind use: when saving to a
1266 file, the generated file can directly be loaded into
1267 file, the generated file can directly be loaded into
1267 kcachegrind.
1268 kcachegrind.
1268
1269
1269 ``frequency``
1270 ``frequency``
1270 Sampling frequency. Specific to the ``stat`` sampling profiler.
1271 Sampling frequency. Specific to the ``stat`` sampling profiler.
1271 (default: 1000)
1272 (default: 1000)
1272
1273
1273 ``output``
1274 ``output``
1274 File path where profiling data or report should be saved. If the
1275 File path where profiling data or report should be saved. If the
1275 file exists, it is replaced. (default: None, data is printed on
1276 file exists, it is replaced. (default: None, data is printed on
1276 stderr)
1277 stderr)
1277
1278
1278 ``sort``
1279 ``sort``
1279 Sort field. Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1280 Sort field. Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1280 One of ``callcount``, ``reccallcount``, ``totaltime`` and
1281 One of ``callcount``, ``reccallcount``, ``totaltime`` and
1281 ``inlinetime``.
1282 ``inlinetime``.
1282 (default: inlinetime)
1283 (default: inlinetime)
1283
1284
1284 ``limit``
1285 ``limit``
1285 Number of lines to show. Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1286 Number of lines to show. Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1286 (default: 30)
1287 (default: 30)
1287
1288
1288 ``nested``
1289 ``nested``
1289 Show at most this number of lines of drill-down info after each main entry.
1290 Show at most this number of lines of drill-down info after each main entry.
1290 This can help explain the difference between Total and Inline.
1291 This can help explain the difference between Total and Inline.
1291 Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1292 Specific to the ``ls`` instrumenting profiler.
1292 (default: 5)
1293 (default: 5)
1293
1294
1294 ``progress``
1295 ``progress``
1295 ------------
1296 ------------
1296
1297
1297 Mercurial commands can draw progress bars that are as informative as
1298 Mercurial commands can draw progress bars that are as informative as
1298 possible. Some progress bars only offer indeterminate information, while others
1299 possible. Some progress bars only offer indeterminate information, while others
1299 have a definite end point.
1300 have a definite end point.
1300
1301
1301 ``delay``
1302 ``delay``
1302 Number of seconds (float) before showing the progress bar. (default: 3)
1303 Number of seconds (float) before showing the progress bar. (default: 3)
1303
1304
1304 ``changedelay``
1305 ``changedelay``
1305 Minimum delay before showing a new topic. When set to less than 3 * refresh,
1306 Minimum delay before showing a new topic. When set to less than 3 * refresh,
1306 that value will be used instead. (default: 1)
1307 that value will be used instead. (default: 1)
1307
1308
1308 ``refresh``
1309 ``refresh``
1309 Time in seconds between refreshes of the progress bar. (default: 0.1)
1310 Time in seconds between refreshes of the progress bar. (default: 0.1)
1310
1311
1311 ``format``
1312 ``format``
1312 Format of the progress bar.
1313 Format of the progress bar.
1313
1314
1314 Valid entries for the format field are ``topic``, ``bar``, ``number``,
1315 Valid entries for the format field are ``topic``, ``bar``, ``number``,
1315 ``unit``, ``estimate``, ``speed``, and ``item``. ``item`` defaults to the
1316 ``unit``, ``estimate``, ``speed``, and ``item``. ``item`` defaults to the
1316 last 20 characters of the item, but this can be changed by adding either
1317 last 20 characters of the item, but this can be changed by adding either
1317 ``-<num>`` which would take the last num characters, or ``+<num>`` for the
1318 ``-<num>`` which would take the last num characters, or ``+<num>`` for the
1318 first num characters.
1319 first num characters.
1319
1320
1320 (default: topic bar number estimate)
1321 (default: topic bar number estimate)
1321
1322
1322 ``width``
1323 ``width``
1323 If set, the maximum width of the progress information (that is, min(width,
1324 If set, the maximum width of the progress information (that is, min(width,
1324 term width) will be used).
1325 term width) will be used).
1325
1326
1326 ``clear-complete``
1327 ``clear-complete``
1327 Clear the progress bar after it's done. (default: True)
1328 Clear the progress bar after it's done. (default: True)
1328
1329
1329 ``disable``
1330 ``disable``
1330 If true, don't show a progress bar.
1331 If true, don't show a progress bar.
1331
1332
1332 ``assume-tty``
1333 ``assume-tty``
1333 If true, ALWAYS show a progress bar, unless disable is given.
1334 If true, ALWAYS show a progress bar, unless disable is given.
1334
1335
1335 ``rebase``
1336 ``rebase``
1336 ----------
1337 ----------
1337
1338
1338 ``allowdivergence``
1339 ``allowdivergence``
1339 Default to False, when True allow creating divergence when performing
1340 Default to False, when True allow creating divergence when performing
1340 rebase of obsolete changesets.
1341 rebase of obsolete changesets.
1341
1342
1342 ``revsetalias``
1343 ``revsetalias``
1343 ---------------
1344 ---------------
1344
1345
1345 Alias definitions for revsets. See :hg:`help revsets` for details.
1346 Alias definitions for revsets. See :hg:`help revsets` for details.
1346
1347
1347 ``server``
1348 ``server``
1348 ----------
1349 ----------
1349
1350
1350 Controls generic server settings.
1351 Controls generic server settings.
1351
1352
1352 ``uncompressed``
1353 ``uncompressed``
1353 Whether to allow clients to clone a repository using the
1354 Whether to allow clients to clone a repository using the
1354 uncompressed streaming protocol. This transfers about 40% more
1355 uncompressed streaming protocol. This transfers about 40% more
1355 data than a regular clone, but uses less memory and CPU on both
1356 data than a regular clone, but uses less memory and CPU on both
1356 server and client. Over a LAN (100 Mbps or better) or a very fast
1357 server and client. Over a LAN (100 Mbps or better) or a very fast
1357 WAN, an uncompressed streaming clone is a lot faster (~10x) than a
1358 WAN, an uncompressed streaming clone is a lot faster (~10x) than a
1358 regular clone. Over most WAN connections (anything slower than
1359 regular clone. Over most WAN connections (anything slower than
1359 about 6 Mbps), uncompressed streaming is slower, because of the
1360 about 6 Mbps), uncompressed streaming is slower, because of the
1360 extra data transfer overhead. This mode will also temporarily hold
1361 extra data transfer overhead. This mode will also temporarily hold
1361 the write lock while determining what data to transfer.
1362 the write lock while determining what data to transfer.
1362 (default: True)
1363 (default: True)
1363
1364
1364 ``preferuncompressed``
1365 ``preferuncompressed``
1365 When set, clients will try to use the uncompressed streaming
1366 When set, clients will try to use the uncompressed streaming
1366 protocol. (default: False)
1367 protocol. (default: False)
1367
1368
1368 ``validate``
1369 ``validate``
1369 Whether to validate the completeness of pushed changesets by
1370 Whether to validate the completeness of pushed changesets by
1370 checking that all new file revisions specified in manifests are
1371 checking that all new file revisions specified in manifests are
1371 present. (default: False)
1372 present. (default: False)
1372
1373
1373 ``maxhttpheaderlen``
1374 ``maxhttpheaderlen``
1374 Instruct HTTP clients not to send request headers longer than this
1375 Instruct HTTP clients not to send request headers longer than this
1375 many bytes. (default: 1024)
1376 many bytes. (default: 1024)
1376
1377
1377 ``bundle1``
1378 ``bundle1``
1378 Whether to allow clients to push and pull using the legacy bundle1
1379 Whether to allow clients to push and pull using the legacy bundle1
1379 exchange format. (default: True)
1380 exchange format. (default: True)
1380
1381
1381 ``bundle1gd``
1382 ``bundle1gd``
1382 Like ``bundle1`` but only used if the repository is using the
1383 Like ``bundle1`` but only used if the repository is using the
1383 *generaldelta* storage format. (default: True)
1384 *generaldelta* storage format. (default: True)
1384
1385
1385 ``bundle1.push``
1386 ``bundle1.push``
1386 Whether to allow clients to push using the legacy bundle1 exchange
1387 Whether to allow clients to push using the legacy bundle1 exchange
1387 format. (default: True)
1388 format. (default: True)
1388
1389
1389 ``bundle1gd.push``
1390 ``bundle1gd.push``
1390 Like ``bundle1.push`` but only used if the repository is using the
1391 Like ``bundle1.push`` but only used if the repository is using the
1391 *generaldelta* storage format. (default: True)
1392 *generaldelta* storage format. (default: True)
1392
1393
1393 ``bundle1.pull``
1394 ``bundle1.pull``
1394 Whether to allow clients to pull using the legacy bundle1 exchange
1395 Whether to allow clients to pull using the legacy bundle1 exchange
1395 format. (default: True)
1396 format. (default: True)
1396
1397
1397 ``bundle1gd.pull``
1398 ``bundle1gd.pull``
1398 Like ``bundle1.pull`` but only used if the repository is using the
1399 Like ``bundle1.pull`` but only used if the repository is using the
1399 *generaldelta* storage format. (default: True)
1400 *generaldelta* storage format. (default: True)
1400
1401
1401 Large repositories using the *generaldelta* storage format should
1402 Large repositories using the *generaldelta* storage format should
1402 consider setting this option because converting *generaldelta*
1403 consider setting this option because converting *generaldelta*
1403 repositories to the exchange format required by the bundle1 data
1404 repositories to the exchange format required by the bundle1 data
1404 format can consume a lot of CPU.
1405 format can consume a lot of CPU.
1405
1406
1406 ``smtp``
1407 ``smtp``
1407 --------
1408 --------
1408
1409
1409 Configuration for extensions that need to send email messages.
1410 Configuration for extensions that need to send email messages.
1410
1411
1411 ``host``
1412 ``host``
1412 Host name of mail server, e.g. "mail.example.com".
1413 Host name of mail server, e.g. "mail.example.com".
1413
1414
1414 ``port``
1415 ``port``
1415 Optional. Port to connect to on mail server. (default: 465 if
1416 Optional. Port to connect to on mail server. (default: 465 if
1416 ``tls`` is smtps; 25 otherwise)
1417 ``tls`` is smtps; 25 otherwise)
1417
1418
1418 ``tls``
1419 ``tls``
1419 Optional. Method to enable TLS when connecting to mail server: starttls,
1420 Optional. Method to enable TLS when connecting to mail server: starttls,
1420 smtps or none. (default: none)
1421 smtps or none. (default: none)
1421
1422
1422 ``verifycert``
1423 ``verifycert``
1423 Optional. Verification for the certificate of mail server, when
1424 Optional. Verification for the certificate of mail server, when
1424 ``tls`` is starttls or smtps. "strict", "loose" or False. For
1425 ``tls`` is starttls or smtps. "strict", "loose" or False. For
1425 "strict" or "loose", the certificate is verified as same as the
1426 "strict" or "loose", the certificate is verified as same as the
1426 verification for HTTPS connections (see ``[hostfingerprints]`` and
1427 verification for HTTPS connections (see ``[hostfingerprints]`` and
1427 ``[web] cacerts`` also). For "strict", sending email is also
1428 ``[web] cacerts`` also). For "strict", sending email is also
1428 aborted, if there is no configuration for mail server in
1429 aborted, if there is no configuration for mail server in
1429 ``[hostfingerprints]`` and ``[web] cacerts``. --insecure for
1430 ``[hostfingerprints]`` and ``[web] cacerts``. --insecure for
1430 :hg:`email` overwrites this as "loose". (default: strict)
1431 :hg:`email` overwrites this as "loose". (default: strict)
1431
1432
1432 ``username``
1433 ``username``
1433 Optional. User name for authenticating with the SMTP server.
1434 Optional. User name for authenticating with the SMTP server.
1434 (default: None)
1435 (default: None)
1435
1436
1436 ``password``
1437 ``password``
1437 Optional. Password for authenticating with the SMTP server. If not
1438 Optional. Password for authenticating with the SMTP server. If not
1438 specified, interactive sessions will prompt the user for a
1439 specified, interactive sessions will prompt the user for a
1439 password; non-interactive sessions will fail. (default: None)
1440 password; non-interactive sessions will fail. (default: None)
1440
1441
1441 ``local_hostname``
1442 ``local_hostname``
1442 Optional. The hostname that the sender can use to identify
1443 Optional. The hostname that the sender can use to identify
1443 itself to the MTA.
1444 itself to the MTA.
1444
1445
1445
1446
1446 ``subpaths``
1447 ``subpaths``
1447 ------------
1448 ------------
1448
1449
1449 Subrepository source URLs can go stale if a remote server changes name
1450 Subrepository source URLs can go stale if a remote server changes name
1450 or becomes temporarily unavailable. This section lets you define
1451 or becomes temporarily unavailable. This section lets you define
1451 rewrite rules of the form::
1452 rewrite rules of the form::
1452
1453
1453 <pattern> = <replacement>
1454 <pattern> = <replacement>
1454
1455
1455 where ``pattern`` is a regular expression matching a subrepository
1456 where ``pattern`` is a regular expression matching a subrepository
1456 source URL and ``replacement`` is the replacement string used to
1457 source URL and ``replacement`` is the replacement string used to
1457 rewrite it. Groups can be matched in ``pattern`` and referenced in
1458 rewrite it. Groups can be matched in ``pattern`` and referenced in
1458 ``replacements``. For instance::
1459 ``replacements``. For instance::
1459
1460
1460 http://server/(.*)-hg/ = http://hg.server/\1/
1461 http://server/(.*)-hg/ = http://hg.server/\1/
1461
1462
1462 rewrites ``http://server/foo-hg/`` into ``http://hg.server/foo/``.
1463 rewrites ``http://server/foo-hg/`` into ``http://hg.server/foo/``.
1463
1464
1464 Relative subrepository paths are first made absolute, and the
1465 Relative subrepository paths are first made absolute, and the
1465 rewrite rules are then applied on the full (absolute) path. The rules
1466 rewrite rules are then applied on the full (absolute) path. The rules
1466 are applied in definition order.
1467 are applied in definition order.
1467
1468
1468 ``trusted``
1469 ``trusted``
1469 -----------
1470 -----------
1470
1471
1471 Mercurial will not use the settings in the
1472 Mercurial will not use the settings in the
1472 ``.hg/hgrc`` file from a repository if it doesn't belong to a trusted
1473 ``.hg/hgrc`` file from a repository if it doesn't belong to a trusted
1473 user or to a trusted group, as various hgrc features allow arbitrary
1474 user or to a trusted group, as various hgrc features allow arbitrary
1474 commands to be run. This issue is often encountered when configuring
1475 commands to be run. This issue is often encountered when configuring
1475 hooks or extensions for shared repositories or servers. However,
1476 hooks or extensions for shared repositories or servers. However,
1476 the web interface will use some safe settings from the ``[web]``
1477 the web interface will use some safe settings from the ``[web]``
1477 section.
1478 section.
1478
1479
1479 This section specifies what users and groups are trusted. The
1480 This section specifies what users and groups are trusted. The
1480 current user is always trusted. To trust everybody, list a user or a
1481 current user is always trusted. To trust everybody, list a user or a
1481 group with name ``*``. These settings must be placed in an
1482 group with name ``*``. These settings must be placed in an
1482 *already-trusted file* to take effect, such as ``$HOME/.hgrc`` of the
1483 *already-trusted file* to take effect, such as ``$HOME/.hgrc`` of the
1483 user or service running Mercurial.
1484 user or service running Mercurial.
1484
1485
1485 ``users``
1486 ``users``
1486 Comma-separated list of trusted users.
1487 Comma-separated list of trusted users.
1487
1488
1488 ``groups``
1489 ``groups``
1489 Comma-separated list of trusted groups.
1490 Comma-separated list of trusted groups.
1490
1491
1491
1492
1492 ``ui``
1493 ``ui``
1493 ------
1494 ------
1494
1495
1495 User interface controls.
1496 User interface controls.
1496
1497
1497 ``archivemeta``
1498 ``archivemeta``
1498 Whether to include the .hg_archival.txt file containing meta data
1499 Whether to include the .hg_archival.txt file containing meta data
1499 (hashes for the repository base and for tip) in archives created
1500 (hashes for the repository base and for tip) in archives created
1500 by the :hg:`archive` command or downloaded via hgweb.
1501 by the :hg:`archive` command or downloaded via hgweb.
1501 (default: True)
1502 (default: True)
1502
1503
1503 ``askusername``
1504 ``askusername``
1504 Whether to prompt for a username when committing. If True, and
1505 Whether to prompt for a username when committing. If True, and
1505 neither ``$HGUSER`` nor ``$EMAIL`` has been specified, then the user will
1506 neither ``$HGUSER`` nor ``$EMAIL`` has been specified, then the user will
1506 be prompted to enter a username. If no username is entered, the
1507 be prompted to enter a username. If no username is entered, the
1507 default ``USER@HOST`` is used instead.
1508 default ``USER@HOST`` is used instead.
1508 (default: False)
1509 (default: False)
1509
1510
1510 ``clonebundles``
1511 ``clonebundles``
1511 Whether the "clone bundles" feature is enabled.
1512 Whether the "clone bundles" feature is enabled.
1512
1513
1513 When enabled, :hg:`clone` may download and apply a server-advertised
1514 When enabled, :hg:`clone` may download and apply a server-advertised
1514 bundle file from a URL instead of using the normal exchange mechanism.
1515 bundle file from a URL instead of using the normal exchange mechanism.
1515
1516
1516 This can likely result in faster and more reliable clones.
1517 This can likely result in faster and more reliable clones.
1517
1518
1518 (default: True)
1519 (default: True)
1519
1520
1520 ``clonebundlefallback``
1521 ``clonebundlefallback``
1521 Whether failure to apply an advertised "clone bundle" from a server
1522 Whether failure to apply an advertised "clone bundle" from a server
1522 should result in fallback to a regular clone.
1523 should result in fallback to a regular clone.
1523
1524
1524 This is disabled by default because servers advertising "clone
1525 This is disabled by default because servers advertising "clone
1525 bundles" often do so to reduce server load. If advertised bundles
1526 bundles" often do so to reduce server load. If advertised bundles
1526 start mass failing and clients automatically fall back to a regular
1527 start mass failing and clients automatically fall back to a regular
1527 clone, this would add significant and unexpected load to the server
1528 clone, this would add significant and unexpected load to the server
1528 since the server is expecting clone operations to be offloaded to
1529 since the server is expecting clone operations to be offloaded to
1529 pre-generated bundles. Failing fast (the default behavior) ensures
1530 pre-generated bundles. Failing fast (the default behavior) ensures
1530 clients don't overwhelm the server when "clone bundle" application
1531 clients don't overwhelm the server when "clone bundle" application
1531 fails.
1532 fails.
1532
1533
1533 (default: False)
1534 (default: False)
1534
1535
1535 ``clonebundleprefers``
1536 ``clonebundleprefers``
1536 Defines preferences for which "clone bundles" to use.
1537 Defines preferences for which "clone bundles" to use.
1537
1538
1538 Servers advertising "clone bundles" may advertise multiple available
1539 Servers advertising "clone bundles" may advertise multiple available
1539 bundles. Each bundle may have different attributes, such as the bundle
1540 bundles. Each bundle may have different attributes, such as the bundle
1540 type and compression format. This option is used to prefer a particular
1541 type and compression format. This option is used to prefer a particular
1541 bundle over another.
1542 bundle over another.
1542
1543
1543 The following keys are defined by Mercurial:
1544 The following keys are defined by Mercurial:
1544
1545
1545 BUNDLESPEC
1546 BUNDLESPEC
1546 A bundle type specifier. These are strings passed to :hg:`bundle -t`.
1547 A bundle type specifier. These are strings passed to :hg:`bundle -t`.
1547 e.g. ``gzip-v2`` or ``bzip2-v1``.
1548 e.g. ``gzip-v2`` or ``bzip2-v1``.
1548
1549
1549 COMPRESSION
1550 COMPRESSION
1550 The compression format of the bundle. e.g. ``gzip`` and ``bzip2``.
1551 The compression format of the bundle. e.g. ``gzip`` and ``bzip2``.
1551
1552
1552 Server operators may define custom keys.
1553 Server operators may define custom keys.
1553
1554
1554 Example values: ``COMPRESSION=bzip2``,
1555 Example values: ``COMPRESSION=bzip2``,
1555 ``BUNDLESPEC=gzip-v2, COMPRESSION=gzip``.
1556 ``BUNDLESPEC=gzip-v2, COMPRESSION=gzip``.
1556
1557
1557 By default, the first bundle advertised by the server is used.
1558 By default, the first bundle advertised by the server is used.
1558
1559
1559 ``commitsubrepos``
1560 ``commitsubrepos``
1560 Whether to commit modified subrepositories when committing the
1561 Whether to commit modified subrepositories when committing the
1561 parent repository. If False and one subrepository has uncommitted
1562 parent repository. If False and one subrepository has uncommitted
1562 changes, abort the commit.
1563 changes, abort the commit.
1563 (default: False)
1564 (default: False)
1564
1565
1565 ``debug``
1566 ``debug``
1566 Print debugging information. (default: False)
1567 Print debugging information. (default: False)
1567
1568
1568 ``editor``
1569 ``editor``
1569 The editor to use during a commit. (default: ``$EDITOR`` or ``vi``)
1570 The editor to use during a commit. (default: ``$EDITOR`` or ``vi``)
1570
1571
1571 ``fallbackencoding``
1572 ``fallbackencoding``
1572 Encoding to try if it's not possible to decode the changelog using
1573 Encoding to try if it's not possible to decode the changelog using
1573 UTF-8. (default: ISO-8859-1)
1574 UTF-8. (default: ISO-8859-1)
1574
1575
1575 ``graphnodetemplate``
1576 ``graphnodetemplate``
1576 The template used to print changeset nodes in an ASCII revision graph.
1577 The template used to print changeset nodes in an ASCII revision graph.
1577 (default: ``{graphnode}``)
1578 (default: ``{graphnode}``)
1578
1579
1579 ``ignore``
1580 ``ignore``
1580 A file to read per-user ignore patterns from. This file should be
1581 A file to read per-user ignore patterns from. This file should be
1581 in the same format as a repository-wide .hgignore file. Filenames
1582 in the same format as a repository-wide .hgignore file. Filenames
1582 are relative to the repository root. This option supports hook syntax,
1583 are relative to the repository root. This option supports hook syntax,
1583 so if you want to specify multiple ignore files, you can do so by
1584 so if you want to specify multiple ignore files, you can do so by
1584 setting something like ``ignore.other = ~/.hgignore2``. For details
1585 setting something like ``ignore.other = ~/.hgignore2``. For details
1585 of the ignore file format, see the ``hgignore(5)`` man page.
1586 of the ignore file format, see the ``hgignore(5)`` man page.
1586
1587
1587 ``interactive``
1588 ``interactive``
1588 Allow to prompt the user. (default: True)
1589 Allow to prompt the user. (default: True)
1589
1590
1590 ``logtemplate``
1591 ``logtemplate``
1591 Template string for commands that print changesets.
1592 Template string for commands that print changesets.
1592
1593
1593 ``merge``
1594 ``merge``
1594 The conflict resolution program to use during a manual merge.
1595 The conflict resolution program to use during a manual merge.
1595 For more information on merge tools see :hg:`help merge-tools`.
1596 For more information on merge tools see :hg:`help merge-tools`.
1596 For configuring merge tools see the ``[merge-tools]`` section.
1597 For configuring merge tools see the ``[merge-tools]`` section.
1597
1598
1598 ``mergemarkers``
1599 ``mergemarkers``
1599 Sets the merge conflict marker label styling. The ``detailed``
1600 Sets the merge conflict marker label styling. The ``detailed``
1600 style uses the ``mergemarkertemplate`` setting to style the labels.
1601 style uses the ``mergemarkertemplate`` setting to style the labels.
1601 The ``basic`` style just uses 'local' and 'other' as the marker label.
1602 The ``basic`` style just uses 'local' and 'other' as the marker label.
1602 One of ``basic`` or ``detailed``.
1603 One of ``basic`` or ``detailed``.
1603 (default: ``basic``)
1604 (default: ``basic``)
1604
1605
1605 ``mergemarkertemplate``
1606 ``mergemarkertemplate``
1606 The template used to print the commit description next to each conflict
1607 The template used to print the commit description next to each conflict
1607 marker during merge conflicts. See :hg:`help templates` for the template
1608 marker during merge conflicts. See :hg:`help templates` for the template
1608 format.
1609 format.
1609
1610
1610 Defaults to showing the hash, tags, branches, bookmarks, author, and
1611 Defaults to showing the hash, tags, branches, bookmarks, author, and
1611 the first line of the commit description.
1612 the first line of the commit description.
1612
1613
1613 If you use non-ASCII characters in names for tags, branches, bookmarks,
1614 If you use non-ASCII characters in names for tags, branches, bookmarks,
1614 authors, and/or commit descriptions, you must pay attention to encodings of
1615 authors, and/or commit descriptions, you must pay attention to encodings of
1615 managed files. At template expansion, non-ASCII characters use the encoding
1616 managed files. At template expansion, non-ASCII characters use the encoding
1616 specified by the ``--encoding`` global option, ``HGENCODING`` or other
1617 specified by the ``--encoding`` global option, ``HGENCODING`` or other
1617 environment variables that govern your locale. If the encoding of the merge
1618 environment variables that govern your locale. If the encoding of the merge
1618 markers is different from the encoding of the merged files,
1619 markers is different from the encoding of the merged files,
1619 serious problems may occur.
1620 serious problems may occur.
1620
1621
1621 ``origbackuppath``
1622 ``origbackuppath``
1622 The path to a directory used to store generated .orig files. If the path is
1623 The path to a directory used to store generated .orig files. If the path is
1623 not a directory, one will be created.
1624 not a directory, one will be created.
1624
1625
1625 ``patch``
1626 ``patch``
1626 An optional external tool that ``hg import`` and some extensions
1627 An optional external tool that ``hg import`` and some extensions
1627 will use for applying patches. By default Mercurial uses an
1628 will use for applying patches. By default Mercurial uses an
1628 internal patch utility. The external tool must work as the common
1629 internal patch utility. The external tool must work as the common
1629 Unix ``patch`` program. In particular, it must accept a ``-p``
1630 Unix ``patch`` program. In particular, it must accept a ``-p``
1630 argument to strip patch headers, a ``-d`` argument to specify the
1631 argument to strip patch headers, a ``-d`` argument to specify the
1631 current directory, a file name to patch, and a patch file to take
1632 current directory, a file name to patch, and a patch file to take
1632 from stdin.
1633 from stdin.
1633
1634
1634 It is possible to specify a patch tool together with extra
1635 It is possible to specify a patch tool together with extra
1635 arguments. For example, setting this option to ``patch --merge``
1636 arguments. For example, setting this option to ``patch --merge``
1636 will use the ``patch`` program with its 2-way merge option.
1637 will use the ``patch`` program with its 2-way merge option.
1637
1638
1638 ``portablefilenames``
1639 ``portablefilenames``
1639 Check for portable filenames. Can be ``warn``, ``ignore`` or ``abort``.
1640 Check for portable filenames. Can be ``warn``, ``ignore`` or ``abort``.
1640 (default: ``warn``)
1641 (default: ``warn``)
1641
1642
1642 ``warn``
1643 ``warn``
1643 Print a warning message on POSIX platforms, if a file with a non-portable
1644 Print a warning message on POSIX platforms, if a file with a non-portable
1644 filename is added (e.g. a file with a name that can't be created on
1645 filename is added (e.g. a file with a name that can't be created on
1645 Windows because it contains reserved parts like ``AUX``, reserved
1646 Windows because it contains reserved parts like ``AUX``, reserved
1646 characters like ``:``, or would cause a case collision with an existing
1647 characters like ``:``, or would cause a case collision with an existing
1647 file).
1648 file).
1648
1649
1649 ``ignore``
1650 ``ignore``
1650 Don't print a warning.
1651 Don't print a warning.
1651
1652
1652 ``abort``
1653 ``abort``
1653 The command is aborted.
1654 The command is aborted.
1654
1655
1655 ``true``
1656 ``true``
1656 Alias for ``warn``.
1657 Alias for ``warn``.
1657
1658
1658 ``false``
1659 ``false``
1659 Alias for ``ignore``.
1660 Alias for ``ignore``.
1660
1661
1661 .. container:: windows
1662 .. container:: windows
1662
1663
1663 On Windows, this configuration option is ignored and the command aborted.
1664 On Windows, this configuration option is ignored and the command aborted.
1664
1665
1665 ``quiet``
1666 ``quiet``
1666 Reduce the amount of output printed.
1667 Reduce the amount of output printed.
1667 (default: False)
1668 (default: False)
1668
1669
1669 ``remotecmd``
1670 ``remotecmd``
1670 Remote command to use for clone/push/pull operations.
1671 Remote command to use for clone/push/pull operations.
1671 (default: ``hg``)
1672 (default: ``hg``)
1672
1673
1673 ``report_untrusted``
1674 ``report_untrusted``
1674 Warn if a ``.hg/hgrc`` file is ignored due to not being owned by a
1675 Warn if a ``.hg/hgrc`` file is ignored due to not being owned by a
1675 trusted user or group.
1676 trusted user or group.
1676 (default: True)
1677 (default: True)
1677
1678
1678 ``slash``
1679 ``slash``
1679 Display paths using a slash (``/``) as the path separator. This
1680 Display paths using a slash (``/``) as the path separator. This
1680 only makes a difference on systems where the default path
1681 only makes a difference on systems where the default path
1681 separator is not the slash character (e.g. Windows uses the
1682 separator is not the slash character (e.g. Windows uses the
1682 backslash character (``\``)).
1683 backslash character (``\``)).
1683 (default: False)
1684 (default: False)
1684
1685
1685 ``statuscopies``
1686 ``statuscopies``
1686 Display copies in the status command.
1687 Display copies in the status command.
1687
1688
1688 ``ssh``
1689 ``ssh``
1689 Command to use for SSH connections. (default: ``ssh``)
1690 Command to use for SSH connections. (default: ``ssh``)
1690
1691
1691 ``strict``
1692 ``strict``
1692 Require exact command names, instead of allowing unambiguous
1693 Require exact command names, instead of allowing unambiguous
1693 abbreviations. (default: False)
1694 abbreviations. (default: False)
1694
1695
1695 ``style``
1696 ``style``
1696 Name of style to use for command output.
1697 Name of style to use for command output.
1697
1698
1698 ``supportcontact``
1699 ``supportcontact``
1699 A URL where users should report a Mercurial traceback. Use this if you are a
1700 A URL where users should report a Mercurial traceback. Use this if you are a
1700 large organisation with its own Mercurial deployment process and crash
1701 large organisation with its own Mercurial deployment process and crash
1701 reports should be addressed to your internal support.
1702 reports should be addressed to your internal support.
1702
1703
1703 ``timeout``
1704 ``timeout``
1704 The timeout used when a lock is held (in seconds), a negative value
1705 The timeout used when a lock is held (in seconds), a negative value
1705 means no timeout. (default: 600)
1706 means no timeout. (default: 600)
1706
1707
1707 ``traceback``
1708 ``traceback``
1708 Mercurial always prints a traceback when an unknown exception
1709 Mercurial always prints a traceback when an unknown exception
1709 occurs. Setting this to True will make Mercurial print a traceback
1710 occurs. Setting this to True will make Mercurial print a traceback
1710 on all exceptions, even those recognized by Mercurial (such as
1711 on all exceptions, even those recognized by Mercurial (such as
1711 IOError or MemoryError). (default: False)
1712 IOError or MemoryError). (default: False)
1712
1713
1713 ``username``
1714 ``username``
1714 The committer of a changeset created when running "commit".
1715 The committer of a changeset created when running "commit".
1715 Typically a person's name and email address, e.g. ``Fred Widget
1716 Typically a person's name and email address, e.g. ``Fred Widget
1716 <fred@example.com>``. Environment variables in the
1717 <fred@example.com>``. Environment variables in the
1717 username are expanded.
1718 username are expanded.
1718
1719
1719 (default: ``$EMAIL`` or ``username@hostname``. If the username in
1720 (default: ``$EMAIL`` or ``username@hostname``. If the username in
1720 hgrc is empty, e.g. if the system admin set ``username =`` in the
1721 hgrc is empty, e.g. if the system admin set ``username =`` in the
1721 system hgrc, it has to be specified manually or in a different
1722 system hgrc, it has to be specified manually or in a different
1722 hgrc file)
1723 hgrc file)
1723
1724
1724 ``verbose``
1725 ``verbose``
1725 Increase the amount of output printed. (default: False)
1726 Increase the amount of output printed. (default: False)
1726
1727
1727
1728
1728 ``web``
1729 ``web``
1729 -------
1730 -------
1730
1731
1731 Web interface configuration. The settings in this section apply to
1732 Web interface configuration. The settings in this section apply to
1732 both the builtin webserver (started by :hg:`serve`) and the script you
1733 both the builtin webserver (started by :hg:`serve`) and the script you
1733 run through a webserver (``hgweb.cgi`` and the derivatives for FastCGI
1734 run through a webserver (``hgweb.cgi`` and the derivatives for FastCGI
1734 and WSGI).
1735 and WSGI).
1735
1736
1736 The Mercurial webserver does no authentication (it does not prompt for
1737 The Mercurial webserver does no authentication (it does not prompt for
1737 usernames and passwords to validate *who* users are), but it does do
1738 usernames and passwords to validate *who* users are), but it does do
1738 authorization (it grants or denies access for *authenticated users*
1739 authorization (it grants or denies access for *authenticated users*
1739 based on settings in this section). You must either configure your
1740 based on settings in this section). You must either configure your
1740 webserver to do authentication for you, or disable the authorization
1741 webserver to do authentication for you, or disable the authorization
1741 checks.
1742 checks.
1742
1743
1743 For a quick setup in a trusted environment, e.g., a private LAN, where
1744 For a quick setup in a trusted environment, e.g., a private LAN, where
1744 you want it to accept pushes from anybody, you can use the following
1745 you want it to accept pushes from anybody, you can use the following
1745 command line::
1746 command line::
1746
1747
1747 $ hg --config web.allow_push=* --config web.push_ssl=False serve
1748 $ hg --config web.allow_push=* --config web.push_ssl=False serve
1748
1749
1749 Note that this will allow anybody to push anything to the server and
1750 Note that this will allow anybody to push anything to the server and
1750 that this should not be used for public servers.
1751 that this should not be used for public servers.
1751
1752
1752 The full set of options is:
1753 The full set of options is:
1753
1754
1754 ``accesslog``
1755 ``accesslog``
1755 Where to output the access log. (default: stdout)
1756 Where to output the access log. (default: stdout)
1756
1757
1757 ``address``
1758 ``address``
1758 Interface address to bind to. (default: all)
1759 Interface address to bind to. (default: all)
1759
1760
1760 ``allow_archive``
1761 ``allow_archive``
1761 List of archive format (bz2, gz, zip) allowed for downloading.
1762 List of archive format (bz2, gz, zip) allowed for downloading.
1762 (default: empty)
1763 (default: empty)
1763
1764
1764 ``allowbz2``
1765 ``allowbz2``
1765 (DEPRECATED) Whether to allow .tar.bz2 downloading of repository
1766 (DEPRECATED) Whether to allow .tar.bz2 downloading of repository
1766 revisions.
1767 revisions.
1767 (default: False)
1768 (default: False)
1768
1769
1769 ``allowgz``
1770 ``allowgz``
1770 (DEPRECATED) Whether to allow .tar.gz downloading of repository
1771 (DEPRECATED) Whether to allow .tar.gz downloading of repository
1771 revisions.
1772 revisions.
1772 (default: False)
1773 (default: False)
1773
1774
1774 ``allowpull``
1775 ``allowpull``
1775 Whether to allow pulling from the repository. (default: True)
1776 Whether to allow pulling from the repository. (default: True)
1776
1777
1777 ``allow_push``
1778 ``allow_push``
1778 Whether to allow pushing to the repository. If empty or not set,
1779 Whether to allow pushing to the repository. If empty or not set,
1779 pushing is not allowed. If the special value ``*``, any remote
1780 pushing is not allowed. If the special value ``*``, any remote
1780 user can push, including unauthenticated users. Otherwise, the
1781 user can push, including unauthenticated users. Otherwise, the
1781 remote user must have been authenticated, and the authenticated
1782 remote user must have been authenticated, and the authenticated
1782 user name must be present in this list. The contents of the
1783 user name must be present in this list. The contents of the
1783 allow_push list are examined after the deny_push list.
1784 allow_push list are examined after the deny_push list.
1784
1785
1785 ``allow_read``
1786 ``allow_read``
1786 If the user has not already been denied repository access due to
1787 If the user has not already been denied repository access due to
1787 the contents of deny_read, this list determines whether to grant
1788 the contents of deny_read, this list determines whether to grant
1788 repository access to the user. If this list is not empty, and the
1789 repository access to the user. If this list is not empty, and the
1789 user is unauthenticated or not present in the list, then access is
1790 user is unauthenticated or not present in the list, then access is
1790 denied for the user. If the list is empty or not set, then access
1791 denied for the user. If the list is empty or not set, then access
1791 is permitted to all users by default. Setting allow_read to the
1792 is permitted to all users by default. Setting allow_read to the
1792 special value ``*`` is equivalent to it not being set (i.e. access
1793 special value ``*`` is equivalent to it not being set (i.e. access
1793 is permitted to all users). The contents of the allow_read list are
1794 is permitted to all users). The contents of the allow_read list are
1794 examined after the deny_read list.
1795 examined after the deny_read list.
1795
1796
1796 ``allowzip``
1797 ``allowzip``
1797 (DEPRECATED) Whether to allow .zip downloading of repository
1798 (DEPRECATED) Whether to allow .zip downloading of repository
1798 revisions. This feature creates temporary files.
1799 revisions. This feature creates temporary files.
1799 (default: False)
1800 (default: False)
1800
1801
1801 ``archivesubrepos``
1802 ``archivesubrepos``
1802 Whether to recurse into subrepositories when archiving.
1803 Whether to recurse into subrepositories when archiving.
1803 (default: False)
1804 (default: False)
1804
1805
1805 ``baseurl``
1806 ``baseurl``
1806 Base URL to use when publishing URLs in other locations, so
1807 Base URL to use when publishing URLs in other locations, so
1807 third-party tools like email notification hooks can construct
1808 third-party tools like email notification hooks can construct
1808 URLs. Example: ``http://hgserver/repos/``.
1809 URLs. Example: ``http://hgserver/repos/``.
1809
1810
1810 ``cacerts``
1811 ``cacerts``
1811 Path to file containing a list of PEM encoded certificate
1812 Path to file containing a list of PEM encoded certificate
1812 authority certificates. Environment variables and ``~user``
1813 authority certificates. Environment variables and ``~user``
1813 constructs are expanded in the filename. If specified on the
1814 constructs are expanded in the filename. If specified on the
1814 client, then it will verify the identity of remote HTTPS servers
1815 client, then it will verify the identity of remote HTTPS servers
1815 with these certificates.
1816 with these certificates.
1816
1817
1817 This feature is only supported when using Python 2.6 or later. If you wish
1818 This feature is only supported when using Python 2.6 or later. If you wish
1818 to use it with earlier versions of Python, install the backported
1819 to use it with earlier versions of Python, install the backported
1819 version of the ssl library that is available from
1820 version of the ssl library that is available from
1820 ``http://pypi.python.org``.
1821 ``http://pypi.python.org``.
1821
1822
1822 To disable SSL verification temporarily, specify ``--insecure`` from
1823 To disable SSL verification temporarily, specify ``--insecure`` from
1823 command line.
1824 command line.
1824
1825
1825 You can use OpenSSL's CA certificate file if your platform has
1826 You can use OpenSSL's CA certificate file if your platform has
1826 one. On most Linux systems this will be
1827 one. On most Linux systems this will be
1827 ``/etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt``. Otherwise you will have to
1828 ``/etc/ssl/certs/ca-certificates.crt``. Otherwise you will have to
1828 generate this file manually. The form must be as follows::
1829 generate this file manually. The form must be as follows::
1829
1830
1830 -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
1831 -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
1831 ... (certificate in base64 PEM encoding) ...
1832 ... (certificate in base64 PEM encoding) ...
1832 -----END CERTIFICATE-----
1833 -----END CERTIFICATE-----
1833 -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
1834 -----BEGIN CERTIFICATE-----
1834 ... (certificate in base64 PEM encoding) ...
1835 ... (certificate in base64 PEM encoding) ...
1835 -----END CERTIFICATE-----
1836 -----END CERTIFICATE-----
1836
1837
1837 ``cache``
1838 ``cache``
1838 Whether to support caching in hgweb. (default: True)
1839 Whether to support caching in hgweb. (default: True)
1839
1840
1840 ``certificate``
1841 ``certificate``
1841 Certificate to use when running :hg:`serve`.
1842 Certificate to use when running :hg:`serve`.
1842
1843
1843 ``collapse``
1844 ``collapse``
1844 With ``descend`` enabled, repositories in subdirectories are shown at
1845 With ``descend`` enabled, repositories in subdirectories are shown at
1845 a single level alongside repositories in the current path. With
1846 a single level alongside repositories in the current path. With
1846 ``collapse`` also enabled, repositories residing at a deeper level than
1847 ``collapse`` also enabled, repositories residing at a deeper level than
1847 the current path are grouped behind navigable directory entries that
1848 the current path are grouped behind navigable directory entries that
1848 lead to the locations of these repositories. In effect, this setting
1849 lead to the locations of these repositories. In effect, this setting
1849 collapses each collection of repositories found within a subdirectory
1850 collapses each collection of repositories found within a subdirectory
1850 into a single entry for that subdirectory. (default: False)
1851 into a single entry for that subdirectory. (default: False)
1851
1852
1852 ``comparisoncontext``
1853 ``comparisoncontext``
1853 Number of lines of context to show in side-by-side file comparison. If
1854 Number of lines of context to show in side-by-side file comparison. If
1854 negative or the value ``full``, whole files are shown. (default: 5)
1855 negative or the value ``full``, whole files are shown. (default: 5)
1855
1856
1856 This setting can be overridden by a ``context`` request parameter to the
1857 This setting can be overridden by a ``context`` request parameter to the
1857 ``comparison`` command, taking the same values.
1858 ``comparison`` command, taking the same values.
1858
1859
1859 ``contact``
1860 ``contact``
1860 Name or email address of the person in charge of the repository.
1861 Name or email address of the person in charge of the repository.
1861 (default: ui.username or ``$EMAIL`` or "unknown" if unset or empty)
1862 (default: ui.username or ``$EMAIL`` or "unknown" if unset or empty)
1862
1863
1863 ``deny_push``
1864 ``deny_push``
1864 Whether to deny pushing to the repository. If empty or not set,
1865 Whether to deny pushing to the repository. If empty or not set,
1865 push is not denied. If the special value ``*``, all remote users are
1866 push is not denied. If the special value ``*``, all remote users are
1866 denied push. Otherwise, unauthenticated users are all denied, and
1867 denied push. Otherwise, unauthenticated users are all denied, and
1867 any authenticated user name present in this list is also denied. The
1868 any authenticated user name present in this list is also denied. The
1868 contents of the deny_push list are examined before the allow_push list.
1869 contents of the deny_push list are examined before the allow_push list.
1869
1870
1870 ``deny_read``
1871 ``deny_read``
1871 Whether to deny reading/viewing of the repository. If this list is
1872 Whether to deny reading/viewing of the repository. If this list is
1872 not empty, unauthenticated users are all denied, and any
1873 not empty, unauthenticated users are all denied, and any
1873 authenticated user name present in this list is also denied access to
1874 authenticated user name present in this list is also denied access to
1874 the repository. If set to the special value ``*``, all remote users
1875 the repository. If set to the special value ``*``, all remote users
1875 are denied access (rarely needed ;). If deny_read is empty or not set,
1876 are denied access (rarely needed ;). If deny_read is empty or not set,
1876 the determination of repository access depends on the presence and
1877 the determination of repository access depends on the presence and
1877 content of the allow_read list (see description). If both
1878 content of the allow_read list (see description). If both
1878 deny_read and allow_read are empty or not set, then access is
1879 deny_read and allow_read are empty or not set, then access is
1879 permitted to all users by default. If the repository is being
1880 permitted to all users by default. If the repository is being
1880 served via hgwebdir, denied users will not be able to see it in
1881 served via hgwebdir, denied users will not be able to see it in
1881 the list of repositories. The contents of the deny_read list have
1882 the list of repositories. The contents of the deny_read list have
1882 priority over (are examined before) the contents of the allow_read
1883 priority over (are examined before) the contents of the allow_read
1883 list.
1884 list.
1884
1885
1885 ``descend``
1886 ``descend``
1886 hgwebdir indexes will not descend into subdirectories. Only repositories
1887 hgwebdir indexes will not descend into subdirectories. Only repositories
1887 directly in the current path will be shown (other repositories are still
1888 directly in the current path will be shown (other repositories are still
1888 available from the index corresponding to their containing path).
1889 available from the index corresponding to their containing path).
1889
1890
1890 ``description``
1891 ``description``
1891 Textual description of the repository's purpose or contents.
1892 Textual description of the repository's purpose or contents.
1892 (default: "unknown")
1893 (default: "unknown")
1893
1894
1894 ``encoding``
1895 ``encoding``
1895 Character encoding name. (default: the current locale charset)
1896 Character encoding name. (default: the current locale charset)
1896 Example: "UTF-8".
1897 Example: "UTF-8".
1897
1898
1898 ``errorlog``
1899 ``errorlog``
1899 Where to output the error log. (default: stderr)
1900 Where to output the error log. (default: stderr)
1900
1901
1901 ``guessmime``
1902 ``guessmime``
1902 Control MIME types for raw download of file content.
1903 Control MIME types for raw download of file content.
1903 Set to True to let hgweb guess the content type from the file
1904 Set to True to let hgweb guess the content type from the file
1904 extension. This will serve HTML files as ``text/html`` and might
1905 extension. This will serve HTML files as ``text/html`` and might
1905 allow cross-site scripting attacks when serving untrusted
1906 allow cross-site scripting attacks when serving untrusted
1906 repositories. (default: False)
1907 repositories. (default: False)
1907
1908
1908 ``hidden``
1909 ``hidden``
1909 Whether to hide the repository in the hgwebdir index.
1910 Whether to hide the repository in the hgwebdir index.
1910 (default: False)
1911 (default: False)
1911
1912
1912 ``ipv6``
1913 ``ipv6``
1913 Whether to use IPv6. (default: False)
1914 Whether to use IPv6. (default: False)
1914
1915
1915 ``logoimg``
1916 ``logoimg``
1916 File name of the logo image that some templates display on each page.
1917 File name of the logo image that some templates display on each page.
1917 The file name is relative to ``staticurl``. That is, the full path to
1918 The file name is relative to ``staticurl``. That is, the full path to
1918 the logo image is "staticurl/logoimg".
1919 the logo image is "staticurl/logoimg".
1919 If unset, ``hglogo.png`` will be used.
1920 If unset, ``hglogo.png`` will be used.
1920
1921
1921 ``logourl``
1922 ``logourl``
1922 Base URL to use for logos. If unset, ``https://mercurial-scm.org/``
1923 Base URL to use for logos. If unset, ``https://mercurial-scm.org/``
1923 will be used.
1924 will be used.
1924
1925
1925 ``maxchanges``
1926 ``maxchanges``
1926 Maximum number of changes to list on the changelog. (default: 10)
1927 Maximum number of changes to list on the changelog. (default: 10)
1927
1928
1928 ``maxfiles``
1929 ``maxfiles``
1929 Maximum number of files to list per changeset. (default: 10)
1930 Maximum number of files to list per changeset. (default: 10)
1930
1931
1931 ``maxshortchanges``
1932 ``maxshortchanges``
1932 Maximum number of changes to list on the shortlog, graph or filelog
1933 Maximum number of changes to list on the shortlog, graph or filelog
1933 pages. (default: 60)
1934 pages. (default: 60)
1934
1935
1935 ``name``
1936 ``name``
1936 Repository name to use in the web interface.
1937 Repository name to use in the web interface.
1937 (default: current working directory)
1938 (default: current working directory)
1938
1939
1939 ``port``
1940 ``port``
1940 Port to listen on. (default: 8000)
1941 Port to listen on. (default: 8000)
1941
1942
1942 ``prefix``
1943 ``prefix``
1943 Prefix path to serve from. (default: '' (server root))
1944 Prefix path to serve from. (default: '' (server root))
1944
1945
1945 ``push_ssl``
1946 ``push_ssl``
1946 Whether to require that inbound pushes be transported over SSL to
1947 Whether to require that inbound pushes be transported over SSL to
1947 prevent password sniffing. (default: True)
1948 prevent password sniffing. (default: True)
1948
1949
1949 ``refreshinterval``
1950 ``refreshinterval``
1950 How frequently directory listings re-scan the filesystem for new
1951 How frequently directory listings re-scan the filesystem for new
1951 repositories, in seconds. This is relevant when wildcards are used
1952 repositories, in seconds. This is relevant when wildcards are used
1952 to define paths. Depending on how much filesystem traversal is
1953 to define paths. Depending on how much filesystem traversal is
1953 required, refreshing may negatively impact performance.
1954 required, refreshing may negatively impact performance.
1954
1955
1955 Values less than or equal to 0 always refresh.
1956 Values less than or equal to 0 always refresh.
1956 (default: 20)
1957 (default: 20)
1957
1958
1958 ``staticurl``
1959 ``staticurl``
1959 Base URL to use for static files. If unset, static files (e.g. the
1960 Base URL to use for static files. If unset, static files (e.g. the
1960 hgicon.png favicon) will be served by the CGI script itself. Use
1961 hgicon.png favicon) will be served by the CGI script itself. Use
1961 this setting to serve them directly with the HTTP server.
1962 this setting to serve them directly with the HTTP server.
1962 Example: ``http://hgserver/static/``.
1963 Example: ``http://hgserver/static/``.
1963
1964
1964 ``stripes``
1965 ``stripes``
1965 How many lines a "zebra stripe" should span in multi-line output.
1966 How many lines a "zebra stripe" should span in multi-line output.
1966 Set to 0 to disable. (default: 1)
1967 Set to 0 to disable. (default: 1)
1967
1968
1968 ``style``
1969 ``style``
1969 Which template map style to use. The available options are the names of
1970 Which template map style to use. The available options are the names of
1970 subdirectories in the HTML templates path. (default: ``paper``)
1971 subdirectories in the HTML templates path. (default: ``paper``)
1971 Example: ``monoblue``.
1972 Example: ``monoblue``.
1972
1973
1973 ``templates``
1974 ``templates``
1974 Where to find the HTML templates. The default path to the HTML templates
1975 Where to find the HTML templates. The default path to the HTML templates
1975 can be obtained from ``hg debuginstall``.
1976 can be obtained from ``hg debuginstall``.
1976
1977
1977 ``websub``
1978 ``websub``
1978 ----------
1979 ----------
1979
1980
1980 Web substitution filter definition. You can use this section to
1981 Web substitution filter definition. You can use this section to
1981 define a set of regular expression substitution patterns which
1982 define a set of regular expression substitution patterns which
1982 let you automatically modify the hgweb server output.
1983 let you automatically modify the hgweb server output.
1983
1984
1984 The default hgweb templates only apply these substitution patterns
1985 The default hgweb templates only apply these substitution patterns
1985 on the revision description fields. You can apply them anywhere
1986 on the revision description fields. You can apply them anywhere
1986 you want when you create your own templates by adding calls to the
1987 you want when you create your own templates by adding calls to the
1987 "websub" filter (usually after calling the "escape" filter).
1988 "websub" filter (usually after calling the "escape" filter).
1988
1989
1989 This can be used, for example, to convert issue references to links
1990 This can be used, for example, to convert issue references to links
1990 to your issue tracker, or to convert "markdown-like" syntax into
1991 to your issue tracker, or to convert "markdown-like" syntax into
1991 HTML (see the examples below).
1992 HTML (see the examples below).
1992
1993
1993 Each entry in this section names a substitution filter.
1994 Each entry in this section names a substitution filter.
1994 The value of each entry defines the substitution expression itself.
1995 The value of each entry defines the substitution expression itself.
1995 The websub expressions follow the old interhg extension syntax,
1996 The websub expressions follow the old interhg extension syntax,
1996 which in turn imitates the Unix sed replacement syntax::
1997 which in turn imitates the Unix sed replacement syntax::
1997
1998
1998 patternname = s/SEARCH_REGEX/REPLACE_EXPRESSION/[i]
1999 patternname = s/SEARCH_REGEX/REPLACE_EXPRESSION/[i]
1999
2000
2000 You can use any separator other than "/". The final "i" is optional
2001 You can use any separator other than "/". The final "i" is optional
2001 and indicates that the search must be case insensitive.
2002 and indicates that the search must be case insensitive.
2002
2003
2003 Examples::
2004 Examples::
2004
2005
2005 [websub]
2006 [websub]
2006 issues = s|issue(\d+)|<a href="http://bts.example.org/issue\1">issue\1</a>|i
2007 issues = s|issue(\d+)|<a href="http://bts.example.org/issue\1">issue\1</a>|i
2007 italic = s/\b_(\S+)_\b/<i>\1<\/i>/
2008 italic = s/\b_(\S+)_\b/<i>\1<\/i>/
2008 bold = s/\*\b(\S+)\b\*/<b>\1<\/b>/
2009 bold = s/\*\b(\S+)\b\*/<b>\1<\/b>/
2009
2010
2010 ``worker``
2011 ``worker``
2011 ----------
2012 ----------
2012
2013
2013 Parallel master/worker configuration. We currently perform working
2014 Parallel master/worker configuration. We currently perform working
2014 directory updates in parallel on Unix-like systems, which greatly
2015 directory updates in parallel on Unix-like systems, which greatly
2015 helps performance.
2016 helps performance.
2016
2017
2017 ``numcpus``
2018 ``numcpus``
2018 Number of CPUs to use for parallel operations. A zero or
2019 Number of CPUs to use for parallel operations. A zero or
2019 negative value is treated as ``use the default``.
2020 negative value is treated as ``use the default``.
2020 (default: 4 or the number of CPUs on the system, whichever is larger)
2021 (default: 4 or the number of CPUs on the system, whichever is larger)
2021
2022
2022 ``backgroundclose``
2023 ``backgroundclose``
2023 Whether to enable closing file handles on background threads during certain
2024 Whether to enable closing file handles on background threads during certain
2024 operations. Some platforms aren't very efficient at closing file
2025 operations. Some platforms aren't very efficient at closing file
2025 handles that have been written or appended to. By performing file closing
2026 handles that have been written or appended to. By performing file closing
2026 on background threads, file write rate can increase substantially.
2027 on background threads, file write rate can increase substantially.
2027 (default: true on Windows, false elsewhere)
2028 (default: true on Windows, false elsewhere)
2028
2029
2029 ``backgroundcloseminfilecount``
2030 ``backgroundcloseminfilecount``
2030 Minimum number of files required to trigger background file closing.
2031 Minimum number of files required to trigger background file closing.
2031 Operations not writing this many files won't start background close
2032 Operations not writing this many files won't start background close
2032 threads.
2033 threads.
2033 (default: 2048)
2034 (default: 2048)
2034
2035
2035 ``backgroundclosemaxqueue``
2036 ``backgroundclosemaxqueue``
2036 The maximum number of opened file handles waiting to be closed in the
2037 The maximum number of opened file handles waiting to be closed in the
2037 background. This option only has an effect if ``backgroundclose`` is
2038 background. This option only has an effect if ``backgroundclose`` is
2038 enabled.
2039 enabled.
2039 (default: 384)
2040 (default: 384)
2040
2041
2041 ``backgroundclosethreadcount``
2042 ``backgroundclosethreadcount``
2042 Number of threads to process background file closes. Only relevant if
2043 Number of threads to process background file closes. Only relevant if
2043 ``backgroundclose`` is enabled.
2044 ``backgroundclose`` is enabled.
2044 (default: 4)
2045 (default: 4)
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