git-prune-packed - Linux
Overview
The git-prune-packed command removes packed Git objects that are not referenced by any reachable commit and which are not required for repository integrity. It is useful for reducing the size of a repository and improving performance.
Syntax
git prune-packed [<options>]
Options/Flags
- -n: Dry run; show which objects would be removed but do not actually remove them.
- -v: Be verbose; provide additional output describing the removal process.
- –all: Remove all unreachable packed objects, including those that are referenced by loose objects.
Examples
Simple Example:
Prune only unreachable packed objects:
git prune-packed
Advanced Example:
Remove all unreachable packed objects, including those referenced by loose objects:
git prune-packed --all
Common Issues
- Error: object
does not exist: This error indicates that the specified object is not available in the repository. It can occur if the object has been removed from the repository or if there is a network connectivity issue preventing the object from being downloaded. - Warning: Skipping removal of object
: This warning indicates that the specified object is still referenced by a loose object. It can be safely ignored if the intention was to only remove packed objects.
Integration
Combine with git prune
:
Remove both packed and loose objects:
git prune; git prune-packed
Use in a script:
Prune packed objects as part of a repository maintenance script:
#!/bin/sh
git fetch --prune
git prune-packed
Related Commands
- git fsck: Verify the integrity of a Git repository.
- git garbage-collect: Remove unreachable Git objects.