git-prune-branches-remote

name	git-prune-branches-remote
description	Clean up remote git branches that have been merged into origin/main. Use when: (1) User says 'prune remote branches' or 'clean remote branches', (2) User wants to delete only remote merged branches without touching local.

Git Prune Branches (Remote)

Check and prune remote branches that have been merged:

1. Fetch the latest remote information using git fetch --prune
2. Get the list of all remote branches using git branch -r
3. For each remote branch, check if it has been merged into the remote main branch using git branch -r --merged origin/main (or appropriate main branch)
4. Exclude protected branches (main, master, develop, etc.)
5. Create a list of remote branches that are safe to delete
6. Present the deletion list to the user clearly
7. Ask for confirmation: "The following remote branches will be deleted. Proceed? (yes/no)"
8. If user confirms with "yes" or similar affirmative response, delete the remote branches using git push origin --delete <branch-name> for each branch
9. Report the results

Important: Never delete:

• Protected branches: main, master, develop, development, staging, production
• Branches that are not fully merged (unless explicitly requested)

Note: This operation affects the remote repository and cannot be easily undone. Ensure user confirmation before proceeding.