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	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 11:27am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6946557b