# EGit

## Features

### Git Config Files

JGit has learned to handle the git config file `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/git/config`, if it exists. EGit shows this extra git config file in the preferences dialog in section "Version Control (Team)→Git→Configuration", and also in the properties view of a repository.

### SSH Connections support PKCS#11 Hardware Security Modules

JGit 6.7.0 has added support for using PKCS#11 Hardware Security Modules for SSH public-key authentication. EGit transparently inherits this feature. All configuration is via the `~/.ssh/config` SSH configuration file; there is no UI. Please see the new features in JGit for hints on how to configure this.

EGit will prompt for the HSM token's PIN upon first use, and subsequently only when required by the HSM, as long as the application using EGit runs. After a restart of the application, or when the HSM device is removed or re-inserted, it may prompt again.

## Other Changes

The complete list of new features and bug fixes is available in the release notes.