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General rule of thumb for secure package distribution:

1. Is the identifier mutable? Make sure it points to a content addressable identifier (SHA2), and sign that link. 2. Is it a content addressable identifier? Nothing to do.

When it comes to signing in git, signing tags is usually where you see the most value (mutable identifier that points to a git tree, which is content addressable).

You’re just trying to improve the trust in saying “Hey, v1.2 is this SHA digest”.



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