Git Clean Common Options
There are so many options available with git clean and each and every option has its own features. Below are some options specified.
1. Git clean dry run: Before executing the “git clean” command it is preferred to do a dry run. Through this, you will get to know what type of files are going to be cleaned because of the “git clean” command.
Command:
git clean --dry-run
2. Git clean force: The untracked files in the git can’t be cleaned by using the git clean command. In that case, we need to do force clean then git will remove all the untracked files also.
Command:
git clean --force
3. Git clean ignored: Git clean ignored will help you to clean or remove the files which are ignored by git.
git clean --ignored
4. Git clean interactive: Git clean interactive will ask you before deleting or removing files for confirmation. This will avoid unfortunate deleting.
git clean --interactive
5. Git clean directories: By using “–force” will remove only the untracked files if you want to remove all the directories then the following command will help you to do that.
git clean --directories
Be aware of the “git clean” command it will delete or remove the files permanently. Check twice before executing the command it will huge loss for the organization if some important files are deleted.
Git – Clean
When working on a Git repository, it’s common to accumulate untracked files and directories over time. These can clutter your working directory and make it difficult to manage your project efficiently. The git clean
command is a powerful tool that helps you remove these untracked files and directories, keeping your working directory clean and organized. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to use the git clean
command effectively.