git-delete-merged-branches ☆

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Description:
Command-line tool to delete merged Git branches

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: git branch-management developer-tools automation cleanup productivity

Install: brew install git-delete-merged-branches

About:
git-delete-merged-branches automates the cleanup of local Git branches that have been merged into a target branch, typically main or master. It intelligently identifies safe-to-delete branches while preserving unmerged work and current branches. This tool streamlines repository maintenance by reducing clutter and minimizing the risk of accidental data loss.

Key Features:

Safe detection of merged branches using Git merge-base analysis
Interactive mode for reviewing and confirming deletions
Configurable target branch selection (default: main/master)
Automatic stash handling for dirty working directories
Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)

Use Cases:

Cleaning up feature branches after successful code review and merge
Reducing repository clutter in active development environments
Automating repository hygiene in CI/CD pipelines
Preparing repositories for archival or transfer

Alternatives:

git branch -d – Manual deletion requires individual branch names and doesn't batch-process merged branches automatically
git-prune – Prunes remote-tracking branches but doesn't handle local merged branches with the same safety checks
git-delete-merged – Similar functionality but git-delete-merged-branches offers more robust error handling and interactive modes

Version History

Detected	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 11:27am	VERSION_BUMP	6946557b
Dec 24, 2022 2:26am	VERSION_BUMP	0ddebbf7
Dec 24, 2022 2:26am	VERSION_BUMP	44d85369
Dec 14, 2022 12:55am	VERSION_BUMP	4f6f25e9
Dec 14, 2022 12:55am	VERSION_BUMP	62f75857
Nov 26, 2022 5:05pm	VERSION_BUMP	f0f1df39
Nov 26, 2022 5:05pm	VERSION_BUMP	dd4936cb