Git Worktree Prune

Introduction

The git worktree prune command is used to remove stale worktree references from the Git repository. Worktrees are additional working directories that allows Git users to have multiple working trees attached to a single repository. The git worktree prune command helps to clean up the references to these worktrees.

Prune Stale Worktree References

Stale worktree references are the worktrees that have been deleted or are no longer valid. These references are stored in the .git/worktrees directory of the main repository. The git worktree prune command removes these stale references to keep the repository clean.

To prune stale worktree references, use the following command:

git worktree prune

This command will check the .git/worktrees directory and remove any stale references it finds.

Markdown Code Example

To illustrate the usage of git worktree prune, here's an example of pruning stale worktree references:

$ git worktree prune
Pruning worktree references...
Deleted worktree '/path/to/worktree1'
Deleted worktree '/path/to/worktree2'

In the above example, the git worktree prune command is executed, and it removes the stale worktree references (/path/to/worktree1 and /path/to/worktree2).

Conclusion

The git worktree prune command is a useful tool for removing stale worktree references from the Git repository. It helps to keep the repository clean and ensures that there are no references to deleted or invalid worktrees.