# Git Prune Branches Remote

> Clean up remote git branches that have been merged into origin/main. Use when: (1) User says 'prune remote branches' or 'clean remote branches', (2) User wants to delete only remote merged branches without touching local.

- Skill: `takazudo/git-prune-branches-remote` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add takazudo/git-prune-branches-remote`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/takazudo/git-prune-branches-remote/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: takazudo (https://skillmd.com/u/takazudo)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/takazudo/git-prune-branches-remote

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# Git Prune Branches (Remote)

Check and prune remote branches that have been merged:

1. Fetch the latest remote information using `git fetch --prune`
2. Get the list of all remote branches using `git branch -r`
3. For each remote branch, check if it has been merged into the remote main branch using `git branch -r --merged origin/main` (or appropriate main branch)
4. Exclude protected branches (main, master, develop, etc.)
5. Create a list of remote branches that are safe to delete
6. Present the deletion list to the user clearly
7. Ask for confirmation: "The following remote branches will be deleted. Proceed? (yes/no)"
8. If user confirms with "yes" or similar affirmative response, delete the remote branches using `git push origin --delete <branch-name>` for each branch
9. Report the results

**Important:** Never delete:

- Protected branches: main, master, develop, development, staging, production
- Branches that are not fully merged (unless explicitly requested)

**Note:** This operation affects the remote repository and cannot be easily undone. Ensure user confirmation before proceeding.