`commentChar` isn't working in git butler cli
Author: UeberTimeiCreated May 16, 2026Updated Sep 15, 2026
Labelsbug
Version
but 0.19.10
Operating System
macOS
Distribution Method
dmg (Mac OS - Apple Silicon)
Describe the issue
I used git config --global core.commentChar ";" to set commentChar to ";".
I tried to commit with git - it worked.
I tried to commit with but - it showed me # as a commentChar instead of ;.
I tried something at least with but and wrote but config --global core.commentChar ";" - and of course I got error, because commentChar as a parameter isn't implemented
How to reproduce (Optional)
- Set another
commentChar- e. g.git config --global core.commentChar ";" - Try to commit anything with
but - Got comments with
#
Expected behavior (Optional)
- Set another
commentChar- e. g.git config --global core.commentChar ";" - Try to commit anything with
but - Get comments with
;
Source: gitbutlerapp/gitbutler