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Setting up gpg-agent with git on Mac

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Install gpg-agent

$ brew install gpg-agent

You'll want to start gpg-agent each time a shell is opened. Add the following lines to your ~/.profile or equivalent:

GPG_TTY=$(tty)
export GPG_TTY
eval $(gpg-agent --daemon --allow-preset-passphrase)

Edit the ~/.gnupg/gpg.conf file and uncomment the use-agent line.
Open a new shell (so new settings take effect).
Run git commit -S .... The first time you'll be prompted for your GPG passphrase but it will be saved by the agent thereafter.

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