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.\"     Title: git-evtag
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.\"    Manual: git-evtag
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.SH "NAME"
git-evtag \- Sign a git commit with extended checksums
.SH "SYNOPSIS"
.HP \w'\fBgit\ evtag\ sign\fR\ 'u
\fBgit evtag sign\fR [OPTIONS...] {TAGNAME}
.HP \w'\fBgit\ evtag\ verify\fR\ 'u
\fBgit evtag verify\fR [OPTIONS...] {TAGNAME}
.SH "DESCRIPTION"
.PP
While git can use GPG to sign tags and commits, it only covers a commit object, which is subject to SHA1 weaknesses\&. This tool uses SHA512 across the entire content of a tag, creating a stronger level of assurance\&.
.SH "OPTIONS"
.PP
See the subcommand help, e\&.g\&.
\fBgit\-evtag sign \-\-help\fR\&.