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# [How to Remove All the Git Branches Except the Master Locally](https://mmaksimovic.dev/how-to-remove-all-the-git-branches-except-the-master-locally?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Note: I've moved all my projects to use the main instead of master branch. I'm writing this post a note to my future forgetful self. Today, I ran into a really stupid issue. I worked on updating a remote git repo, and I've already merged and deleted ...

Apr 22, 2020 · 2 min read · mmaksimovic.dev  
Updated Aug 3, 2020  
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