How can I remove all files in my git repo and update/push from my local git repo?

Question

Is it possible to remove all files in a repository and update it with only the files I have in my local machine? The reason is that, there are certain files that is not necessar

Answer 1

Delete all elements in repository:

 git rm -r * -f -q

then:

 git commit -m 'Delete all the stuff'

then:

 git push -u origin master

then:

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Answer 2

First, remove all files from your Git repository using: git rm -r *

After that you should commit: using git commit -m "your comment"

After that you push using: git push (that's update the origin repository)

To verify your status using: git status

After that you can copy all your local files in the local Git folder, and you add them to the Git repository using: git add -A

You commit (git commit -m "your comment" and you push (git push)

Answer 3

This process is simple, and follows the same flow as any git commit.

1. Make sure your repo is fully up to date. (ex: git pull)
2. Navigate to your repo folder on your local disk.
3. Delete the files you don't want anymore.
4. Then git commit -m "nuke and start again"
5. Then git push
6. Profit.

Answer 4

In my case

git rm -r .

made the job

Answer 5

Delete the hidden .git folder (that you can locate within your project folder) and again start the process of creating a git repository using git init command.

Answer 6

Warning: this will delete your files, make sure you have a backup or can revert the commit.

Delete all elements in repository:

$ git rm -r *

then:

$ git commit -m 'Delete all the stuff'