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# git gc

> Optimise the local repository by cleaning unnecessary files.
> More information: <https://git-scm.com/docs/git-gc>.

- Optimise the repository:

`git gc`

- Aggressively optimise, takes more time:

`git gc --aggressive`

- Do not prune loose objects (prunes by default):

`git gc --no-prune`

- Suppress all output:

`git gc --quiet`

- Display help:

`git gc --help`
