# Hidden Folder Audit Best Practices

> Sub-skill of hidden-folder-audit: Best Practices.

- Skill: `vamseeachanta/hidden-folder-audit-best-practices` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add vamseeachanta/hidden-folder-audit-best-practices`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/vamseeachanta/hidden-folder-audit-best-practices/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Security
- Author: vamseeachanta (https://skillmd.com/u/vamseeachanta)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/vamseeachanta/hidden-folder-audit-best-practices

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# Best Practices

## Best Practices


1. **Always backup before deleting** - Create a backup branch or copy
2. **Use git rm for tracked folders** - Preserves history
3. **Check symlink targets before deleting** - May need to update references
4. **Update .gitignore first** - Prevents accidental re-tracking
5. **Test after consolidation** - Ensure nothing broke
6. **Commit in logical chunks** - Separate migration from cleanup
7. **Document the changes** - Future maintainers will thank you