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Remove all files from git local which are not supposed to be committed

To remove files from your local Git repository that shouldn't be committed - such as untracked files or those matching .gitignore patterns - use Git's built-in commands like git clean. These steps focus on safely cleaning your working directory without affecting committed history or remote repositories.​

Verify .gitignore Setup

Ensure your .gitignore file lists patterns for files not to commit, like node_modules/, *.log, or env/. Run git status --ignored to see ignored files alongside untracked ones.stackoverflow+1​

Dry Run Untracked Files

Preview files Git would remove with 

git clean -n -d

This shows untracked files and directories (non-ignored) without deleting anything.datacamp+1​

Dry Run Ignored Files

To preview ignored files (matching .gitignore), use 

git clean -n -d -x

Review the list carefully, as it includes build artifacts or configs.atlassian+1​

Clean Untracked Files

Remove untracked files and directories: 

git clean -f -d

Add -x to also remove ignored files: 

git clean -f -d -x

Never skip the dry run first.stackoverflow+2​

Interactive Cleanup

For selective removal, run 

git clean -i -d 

(or -i -d -x for ignored)

Choose options like 'y' (yes), 'n' (no), or 'a' (all) per file.​

Final Check

Run git status to confirm only intended files remain. Add and commit tracked changes as needed, but avoid pushing cleanup unless necessary.

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