No Bow Cloud Account Required
The prototype does not require a Bow-hosted user account to organize repository information.
The Bow Git Vault prototype is designed so its repository library and application settings can be stored locally on the Windows computer where it runs.
The prototype does not require a Bow-hosted user account to organize repository information.
Repositories downloaded through the program can live inside its dedicated local repos directory.
GitHub is contacted when you intentionally scan a profile or repository, while configured Git remotes are contacted when remote information or remote Git operations are requested.
The Bow Git Vault website uses Google Analytics through the Potter Service Sites measurement stream to understand site traffic, page visits and important link clicks. Analytics records the website hostname and page path, allowing traffic to git.potterservice.com to be separated from other Potter Service websites.
This page describes the intended behavior of the current prototype. A production public release should receive a full privacy and security review.