branchprune

Zero-config safe git branch cleanup — remove merged branches in seconds.

Install

npx branchprune

Or install globally:

npm i -g branchprune

Usage

# List merged branches, prompt to delete
branchprune

# Preview only, no deletions
branchprune --dry-run

# Also clean up remote-tracking branches
branchprune --remote

# Skip confirmation prompt
branchprune --force

# Combine flags
branchprune --remote --dry-run

Features

• Zero config — auto-detects default branch (main/master)
• Safe by default — protects main, master, develop, and your current branch
• Interactive — review and select which branches to delete
• Colored output — clear terminal display with summary
• Remote support — clean up stale remote branches too

How it works

1. Detects your default branch (main or master)
2. Lists all branches merged into it
3. Filters out protected branches
4. Prompts you to confirm before deleting
5. Cleans up with a summary

License

MIT