Re: [PATCH] commit: Add commit.signoff configuration option

Hi Junio,

I wanted to follow up on the point around repository specificity, since that seems pretty key to the discussion here.

Looking at public dotfiles, many users already work around this with global shell aliases for "commit --signoff". This creates the exact problem (I believe?) you're concerned about: casual, low intent signoffs without deliberate per-repository intent to certify anything.

A repository specific commit.signoff would be more precise than the current workarounds, since it would require explicit configuration per repository rather than blanket global behavior or muscle memory.

Would only allowing using this flag in a repository context (and not the global git config) allay your concerns?

Thanks,

Chris