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name: repo-cleanup-best-practices
description: 'Sub-skill of repo-cleanup: Best Practices.'
version: 2.2.0
category: _internal
type: reference
scripts_exempt: true
---
# Best Practices
## Best Practices
1. **Always verify before deleting** - Use `find` and `ls` before `rm`
2. **Use git rm for tracked files** - Preserves history and staging
3. **Update .gitignore first** - Prevents re-adding cleaned files
4. **Commit cleanup separately** - Keep cleanup commits distinct from feature work
5. **Document what was removed** - Use clear commit messages
6. **Check file sizes** - Large files may need special handling (Git LFS)
