---
name: "git-annex-proxy"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "git-annex"
version: "10.20250416-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/git-annex-proxy"
---

# git-annex-proxy(1)

safely bypass direct mode guard (deprecated)

## NAME

git-annex-proxy - safely bypass direct mode guard (deprecated)

## SYNOPSIS

git annex proxy **-- git cmd \[options\]**

## DESCRIPTION

This command was for use in a direct mode repository, and such  repositories are automatically updated to use an adjusted unlocked branch. So, there's no reason to use this command any longer.

## SEE ALSO

[git-annex(1)](/git-annex/1.md)

[git-annex-direct(1)](/git-annex-direct/1.md)

## AUTHOR

Joey Hess \<id@joeyh.name\>