provider migrations PATCH /repos/{owner}/{repo}/import/lfs
@utdk/github /repos/{owner}/{repo}/import/lfs
Update Git LFS preference
You can import repositories from Subversion, Mercurial, and TFS that include files larger than 100MB. This ability is powered by [Git LFS](https://git-lfs.com). You can learn more about our LFS feature and working with large files [on our help site](https://docs.github.com/repositories/working-with-files/managing-large-files). > [!WARNING] > **Endpoint closing down notice:** Due to very low levels of usage and available alternatives, this endpoint is closing down and will no longer be available from 00:00 UTC on April 12, 2024. For more details and alternatives, see the [changelog](https://gh.io/source-imports-api-deprecation).
owner path required
The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.
string
repo path required
The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.
string

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Authentication
Configure credentials for GitHub v3 REST API
Gateway
The gateway proxies requests and injects credentials server-side. Configure credentials above, then enter your gateway URL.

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migrations.setLfsPreference
PATCH/repos/{owner}/{repo}/import/lfs
You can import repositories from Subversion, Mercurial, and TFS that include files larger than 100MB. This ability is powered by [Git LFS](https://git-lfs.com). You can learn more about our LFS feature and working with large files [on our help site](https://docs.github.com/repositories/working-with-files/managing-large-files). > [!WARNING] > **Endpoint closing down notice:** Due to very low levels of usage and available alternatives, this endpoint is closing down and will no longer be available from 00:00 UTC on April 12, 2024. For more details and alternatives, see the [changelog](https://gh.io/source-imports-api-deprecation).

Parameters

required

The account owner of the repository. The name is not case sensitive.

required

The name of the repository without the `.git` extension. The name is not case sensitive.

Input

required

Whether to store large files during the import. `opt_in` means large files will be stored using Git LFS. `opt_out` means large files will be removed during the import.

Enter a gateway URL above to enable sending.

Code snippet
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TypeScript

import github from '@utdk/github';

await github.migrations.setLfsPreference()