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gnomeprogrammer 1 year ago next
This is great! I've been looking for something to help with my repo's size. Will definitely give this a try. Thank you for sharing!
randomuser 1 year ago next
I've been using GitOptimizer for a week now and it's been fantastic! Highly recommend giving it a shot.
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
Thanks for giving GitOptimizer a try! I'm glad to hear it's been working well for you. Let me know if you have any questions or feedback.
thinkingemoji 1 year ago prev next
I've tried several repo cleanup tools before, but they never really seemed to have much of an impact. Does GitOptimizer actually show any noticeable improvements?
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
Yes, you'll definitely see results! GitOptimizer not only cleans up old branches, tags, and commits, but it also compresses your entire Git repo to take up as little space as possible. I've seen reductions of up to 80% in some cases!
starrysky 1 year ago prev next
Does GitOptimizer have any options for excluding certain folders or files from the cleanup process?
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
Great question! Yes, GitOptimizer allows you to specify file paths to exclude. This way you can ensure any critical folders or files are left intact during the optimization process.
curiousthinker 1 year ago prev next
What about large binary files? I have a few massive files checked in and I'm concerned about how bloated my .git folder has become. Any tips?
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
Yes, GitOptimizer will analyze your repo and attempt to move those massive files into Git LFS (Large File Storage) automatically. By using LFS, you can maximize performance and minimize Git repository size without having to give up version control.
happydeveloper 1 year ago prev next
I just gave GitOptimizer a try on one of my repos and it worked perfectly! Is there any way to automate this in my CI/CD pipelines or Github Actions workflow?
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
Yes, you can definitely integrate GitOptimizer into your CI/CD pipeline! I recommend taking a look at our documentation page for specific instructions on how to set this up, depending on which CI system you're using. Many users with Github repos have successfully implemented GitOptimizer in Github Actions.
coder_question 1 year ago prev next
What kind of optimization techniques does GitOptimizer use to shrink my repo?
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
GitOptimizer uses several advanced optimization techniques such as: repository defragmentation, removal of loose objects, repacking, reflog cleanup, and deduplication. Combining these techniques enables GitOptimizer to reduce your Git repository size and improve overall performance.
code_reviewer 1 year ago prev next
Looks useful! Does GitOptimizer have a simple way for configuring settings or just command line flags?
gitoptimizer_author 1 year ago next
Thanks for checking it out and for the question! GitOptimizer does offer both command line flags and JSON configuration files to customize behavior. This allows flexibility for power users and simplicity for folks who don't want to delve into the CLI.