Automated Git Commit Script

This script automatically commits changes to a specified Git repository when your PC starts, helping to increase your contributions and maintain your daily streak.

Follow the steps below to set up and use the script.

Prerequisites

1. Download and install Git Bash.

Setup Steps

Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository

1. Create a new repository on GitHub.
2. Make the repository private.
3. Add a README.md file during the repository creation.

Step 2: Prepare the Repository

1. Empty the README.md file manually.

2. Clone the repository to your local machine in C: Drive (To gain permissions) using the command:

   git clone <link_of_git_repo>

Step 3: Initial Setup

1. Open the command prompt (cmd) inside the cloned repository directory.

2. Run the following commands to set up the repository:

   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial setup"
   git push -u origin main

Step 4: Configure the Script

1. Download the provided script and save it to your local machine.

2. Copy the path of the cloned repository.

3. Open the script in a text editor and update the path in the script for example:

   cd C:\Users\abhis\OneDrive\Desktop\DSA_Java

Step 5: Set Up the Script to Run on Startup

1. Press Win+R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type shell:common startup and press Enter. This will open the Startup folder.
3. Copy the script into the Startup folder.

Script Details

The script performs the following tasks:

1. Changes the directory to the specified repository location.
2. Checks for an active internet connection.
3. Gets the current date and time.
4. Writes the current date and time to README.md.
5. Stages the changes.
6. Commits the changes with a predefined message.
7. Pushes the changes to the remote repository.

Script Code

@echo off

:: Change Directory
cd C:\Users\abhis\OneDrive\Desktop\DSA_Java

:check_internet
ping -n 1 8.8.8.8 | find "TTL=" >nul
if errorlevel 1 (
    echo Internet connection not available. Checking again in 10 seconds...
    timeout /t 10
    goto check_internet
)

:: Get the current date and time
for /f "tokens=1-5 delims=/: " %%a in ('echo %date% %time%') do (
    set current_date=%%c-%%a-%%b
    set current_time=%%d%%e
)

:: Combine date and time
set datetime=%current_date%_%current_time%

:: Write the current date and time to README.md
echo %datetime% > README.md

:: Stage the changes
git add .

:: Commit the changes with a message
git commit -m "Automated commit on %datetime%"

:: Push the changes to the remote repository
git push

By following these steps, the script will run automatically each time your PC starts, committing and pushing any changes made to the README.md file.

Author

Abhishek Rajput