How can I remove all local git branches and clone all new?

Question

I am having issues with git on my local machine. I would like to delete all branches on my machine and start all over again by cloning the project from git.

Note: that I don't want to delete the branches on GitHub.com. Delete locally only.

Possible duplicate of [Need to reset git branch to origin version](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/9301782/need-to-reset-git-branch-to-origin-version) — Daniel Mann, Jun 16 '19 at 18:08
SUGGESTION: 1) rename your current project `myproject.bu`, then 2) git clone` into a brand new directory. — paulsm4, Jun 16 '19 at 18:09

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 16 '19 at 18:05

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As long as you're ok with losing all work that you've done locally, you can simply delete the root folder of your project.

answered Jun 16 '19 at 18:05

frodo2975

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score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 16 '19 at 18:13

Several alternatives:

Save a backup of your local work, and go back to the Github version:
- Rename your current project directory and re-clone from Github.
Undo all your local changes, and go back to the last local commit:
- git reset --hard HEAD
Reset your local project to the Github version:
- Reset local repository branch to be just like remote repository HEAD
```
git fetch origin
git reset --hard origin/master
git clean -f
```

It depends on exactly what you're trying to accomplish.

How can I remove all local git branches and clone all new?

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