Re: Determining if a merge was produced automatically

Jonathan Nieder [off-list ref] writes:

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However, this bit means that I shouldn't entirely trust its output:

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The output emitted when this option is used is subject to change, and so is its interaction with other options (unless explicitly documented).

What is my best course of action?

I'd encourage proposing a patch to make the documentation say what you
wish it said.

I do not think that was what Pavel wanted to get suggestion on, but
it is certainly something that would benefit not just a single
person but other users ;-)