How to push tag to github

What Are Git Tags?

Git tags are used to mark specific points in a repository’s history, usually for release versions (e.g., v1.0.0, v2.1.3). Unlike branches, tags are fixed and do not change over time.

Step 1: Commit and push changes

Commit your changes and push to githum

git add.

git commit -a "v0.0.7"

git push origin main

Step 2: Create a Tag

1. Lightweight Tag (Not Recommended for Releases)

A lightweight tag is like a simple pointer to a commit:

git tag v1.0.0

⚠️ These tags are not annotated and don’t store extra metadata like author or date.

2. Annotated Tag (Recommended for Releases)

Annotated tags store metadata such as author, date, and message:

git tag -a v0.0.1 -m "v0.0.1 release"

Step 3: Push Tags to GitHub

By default, tags are not pushed when you push commits. You need to push them manually:

git push origin v0.0.1

To push all tags at once:

git push origin --tags

Step 4: Verify Tags

To see all created tags:

git tag

To see tag details (for annotated tags):

git show v1.0.0

Step 5: Delete a Tag (If Needed)

Delete a Local Tag

git tag -d v1.0.0

Delete a Remote Tag (From GitHub)

First, delete it locally:

git tag -d v1.0.0

Then, delete it from GitHub:

git push origin --delete v1.0.0