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Git branch cleanup utility

This script provides options to view and manage Git branches based on the author's name. It allows you to view branches created by all/any author or view and delete branches created by that author.

Usage

To run this script, you need to have Git Bash installed on your machine.

  1. Copy the .sh file to the location of the git repository.
  2. Open the Git Bash terminal from the context menu and Run the script using the below command. 
     ./GitBranchCleanup.sh
  3. Enter the author's name when prompted ( This name is compared case-insensitively and uses a partial match (i.e., checking if the input name contains the author's name ) ). ( can input '*' for displaying the branches for all users).
  4. Choose an option (if the user inputs other characters then *):
    • View Branches: Display branches created by the specified author.
    • View and Delete Branches: Display and delete branches created by the specified author.
    • Quit: Exit the script.

Note: Deleting branches is irreversible. Use with caution.

Caution

  • Ensure you have permission to delete branches before using the "View and Delete Branches" option.
  • Always review the branches to be deleted before confirming.