git-gc:tldr:60972

git-gc: Aggressively optimise, takes more time.

$ git gc --aggressive

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The git gc --aggressive command is used in Git to perform an aggressive garbage collection of unnecessary objects.

When working with Git, objects like commits, trees, and blobs are created and stored in a repository. Over time, these objects may become unreferenced and no longer necessary, particularly if you have made a lot of changes or performed many operations on the repository.

The gc (garbage collect) command in Git is responsible for cleaning up and optimizing the repository by removing these unreferenced objects and reclaiming the wasted space. The --aggressive flag is an option that tells Git to perform an extensive garbage collection, going beyond the normal cleanup and trying harder to optimize the repository.

By running git gc --aggressive, Git will analyze the repository more thoroughly, potentially repacking objects and removing additional unreferenced objects. This can significantly reduce the repository's overall size, making it more efficient and improving performance.

It's important to note that the aggressive mode may take longer to complete than the default garbage collection and could consume more system resources. However, it is typically safe to use and can offer notable benefits.

If you are running this command, it is recommended to navigate to the root directory of your Git repository in your terminal, and then execute the command git gc --aggressive.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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