---
name: "git-evtag"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "git-evtag"
version: "2022.1-5"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/git-evtag"
---

# git-evtag(1)

Sign a git commit with extended checksums

## NAME

git-evtag - Sign a git commit with extended checksums

## SYNOPSIS

**git evtag sign** \[OPTIONS...\] {TAGNAME}

**git evtag verify** \[OPTIONS...\] {TAGNAME}

## DESCRIPTION

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.

## OPTIONS

See the subcommand help, e.g. **git-evtag sign --help**.