.. title: Configure Atom as git Editor
.. slug: configure-atom-as-git-editor
.. date: 2015-10-06 22:53:12 UTC
.. tags: atom, git
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In Atom open the command palette (Shift-Command-p) and enter command `Install Shell Commands`.

Configure Atom as git's editor.

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    git config --global core.editor "atom --new-window --wait"

Now when you do `git commit` it should open a new Atom window for you to enter your commit message.