git: prune stale branches

· Thiago Perrotta · Nov. 27, 2025, 9:34 p.m.
Git software development Version control Branch Management
Summary
This post explains how to clean up local git branches that have been merged upstream, making it easier for developers to manage their git environment. It provides specific commands to create aliases for pruning branches.
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