This Python script is used as a pre-commit hook to set, remember, and forget the commit author of a Git repository. It utilizes a graphical user interface (GUI) for user interaction.

1. Copy the script to your Git repository's .git/hooks directory and name it pre-commit.
2. Make sure the script is executable by running chmod +x pre-commit.
3. When you make a commit, the script will prompt you to choose a commit author from a list or enter a new author manually.
4. If you choose an author from the list, the script will set the author's name and email for the current commit.
5. If you enter a new author manually, the script will add the author's name and email to the list of authors for future reference.
6. Optionally, the script can remember the commit author for a specified duration, so you don't have to choose it again in subsequent commits within that timeframe.

The script relies on the following dependencies:

• Python 3.x
• easygui library

Install the easygui library by running pip install easygui.

The script reads the Git configuration from the .git/config file in your repository. It expects the following sections to exist:

• [user]: Contains the current commit author details and expiration timestamp.
• [authors]: Contains a list of previously used commit authors.

If any of these sections or options are missing, the script will add them automatically.

• The script assumes that the Git repository is initialized and has a valid .git/config file.
• The script requires a graphical environment to display the GUI prompts, so it may not work in terminal-only environments.

This script is provided under the MIT License.