Sync entire repo

[ConstantinoSchillebeeckx]

I'd like to use this to sync the entire contents of one repo to another, I've tried to configure the sync.yml like:

owner/repo:
  - source: /
    deleteOrphaned: true

But am getting the errors:

Error: Cannot copy '/' to a subdirectory of itself, 'tmp-1636309511881/github.com/owner/repo@branch//'.
Error: Error: Cannot copy '/' to a subdirectory of itself, 'tmp-1636309511881/github.com/owner/repo@branch//'.

Is this possible or am I doing it wrong?

[BetaHuhn]

It appears that this is currently not possible because of the way file/directory paths are being handled.

Additionally with the current version and your sync config it would copy everything, including the .git directory. This means it would overwrite the git history in your target repository.

I will see if I can find a good way around that and work on a fix.

[BetaHuhn]

I understand, will revisit this again and see what changes would be required.

Suggestions and a PR are also welcome :)

[youssefNM]

same use case here!

[tbutler-qontigo]

@BetaHuhn Have you had a chance to revisit this yet? This is also something I would like to achieve.
Is there a work around to the problem e.g. excluding the .git folder?
thanks

[laysauchoa]

Great action! Following up to see if it is possible in the future.

[MBingazy]

I have a similar case where I need to sync a specific folder from the source repo to the root of the target repo.

owner/repo:
  - source: sync/
    dest: /