When I use GitHub Desktop to update from the upstream repository, I can't find the tag versions.

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When I use GitHub Desktop to update from the upstream repository, I can't find the tag versions.
There are a number of tag versions in the upstream repository, as follows

But I can't find them on my GitHub desktop.

If you know why, please help me.thank you very much!!!

[mujeeb00]

When using GitHub Desktop to update from the upstream repository, it's important to note that GitHub Desktop might not show the tag versions directly in its user interface. However, you can still access and work with the tag versions using some command-line operations within GitHub Desktop or through the Git shell.

Here's how you can access the tag versions in GitHub Desktop:

Command Line with GitHub Desktop:

Open GitHub Desktop and navigate to the repository you want to update from the upstream repository.

Click on the "Repository" menu at the top, and then select "Open in Command Prompt" or "Open in PowerShell," depending on your operating system.

In the command prompt or PowerShell, you can use standard Git commands to fetch and list the tags from the upstream repository. Use the following commands:

Fetch the tags from the upstream repository

git fetch --tags

List all the tags in the repository

git tag -l

When using GitHub Desktop to update from the upstream repository, it's important to note that GitHub Desktop might not show the tag versions directly in its user interface. However, you can still access and work with the tag versions using some command-line operations within GitHub Desktop or through the Git shell.

Here's how you can access the tag versions in GitHub Desktop:

Command Line with GitHub Desktop:

Open GitHub Desktop and navigate to the repository you want to update from the upstream repository.

Click on the "Repository" menu at the top, and then select "Open in Command Prompt" or "Open in PowerShell," depending on your operating system.

In the command prompt or PowerShell, you can use standard Git commands to fetch and list the tags from the upstream repository. Use the following commands:

bash
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Fetch the tags from the upstream repository

git fetch --tags

List all the tags in the repository

git tag -l
Using Git Shell (Git Bash):

If you prefer using a separate Git shell (like Git Bash), you can open it directly and navigate to the repository's directory.

Use the same commands mentioned above (git fetch --tags and git tag -l) to fetch and list the tags from the upstream repository.

Viewing Tags on GitHub:

Alternatively, you can view the tags directly on the GitHub website. Open your repository on GitHub, and then click on the "Releases" tab.

This page will display all the tags and releases in the upstream repository. From there, you can access each release and its associated tag version.

Remember that once you have fetched the tags, you can choose to check out a specific tag or create a branch based on a tag using GitHub Desktop or the command line.

If you still encounter difficulties in accessing the tag versions or if you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Happy collaborating!

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