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+---
+title: Optimize the local repository
+tags: repository,advanced
+---
+
+Optimizes the local repository.
+
+- Use `git gc --prune=now --aggressive` to garbage collect loose objects.
+
+```sh
+git gc --prune=now --aggressive
+```
+
+```sh
+git gc --prune=now --aggressive # Optimizes the local repository
+```