Why can't I use "./" in "git config --global --add safe.directory ./"?

Question

When running

git config --global --add safe.directory (directory_path)

I found that (directory_path) cannot be set to ./

Why? Are there any limitations?

Maybe this is a limitation of your shell. Have you tried placing the value within quotes? — Richard Smith, May 09 '22 at 06:48
Does this answer your question? [How to add directory recursively on git safe.directory?](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/71855882/how-to-add-directory-recursively-on-git-safe-directory) — Brian Tompsett - 汤莱恩, May 24 '23 at 18:12

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 30 '22 at 01:23

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You can use $(pwd) instead of ./ and it'll work just fine. pwd returns current working directory as full path

The full command will be git config --global --add safe.directory $(pwd)

answered Oct 30 '22 at 01:23

Asanda Ndimande

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