This is the recommended approach as it avoids modifying system settings. Each user can enable long paths in their Git configuration by adding a line to their .gitconfig file:
longpaths = true
There are two ways to achieve this for all users:
- Provide Instructions: You can simply provide clear instructions to developers on how to add this line to their
.gitconfigfile. This ensures they understand the configuration and potential implications. - Batch Script (Windows Only): (For Windows environments) Create a batch file with the following command:
git config --global core.longpaths true
This script can be run by developers to automatically configure their Git for long paths.