How to unstage all the files and all the commits in a git repository?

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What is the command to rollback the git repo to its empty/default state?

(Your title is misleading.) Note that removing the .git directory also removes your staged content, which is not the same as unstaging files (which would be git reset). — jørgensen
– jørgensen, Commented Feb 20, 2012 at 6:24

manojlds · Accepted Answer · 2012-02-20 06:20:05Z

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You can init a new repo

rm -rf .git
git init

If you don't even want the files, just start a new repo.

PS: You might want to explain what you really want to achieve and why, as there maybe a better way to approach what you are doing.

answered Feb 20, 2012 at 6:20

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