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diff --git a/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md b/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md index 323a2efce76..81429ea5384 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md +++ b/doc/user/project/repository/reducing_the_repo_size_using_git.md @@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ Git repositories become larger over time. When large files are added to a Git re - They take up a large amount of storage space on the server. - Git repository storage limits [can be reached](#storage-limits). +Such problems can be detected with [git-sizer](https://github.com/github/git-sizer#getting-started). + Rewriting a repository can remove unwanted history to make the repository smaller. We **recommend [`git filter-repo`](https://github.com/newren/git-filter-repo/blob/main/README.md)** over [`git filter-branch`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-filter-branch) and @@ -21,7 +23,7 @@ over [`git filter-branch`](https://git-scm.com/docs/git-filter-branch) and WARNING: Rewriting repository history is a destructive operation. Make sure to back up your repository before you begin. The best way back up a repository is to -[export the project](../settings/import_export.md#exporting-a-project-and-its-data). +[export the project](../settings/import_export.md#export-a-project-and-its-data). ## Purge files from repository history @@ -42,7 +44,7 @@ To purge files from a GitLab repository: using a supported package manager or from source. 1. Generate a fresh [export from the - project](../settings/import_export.html#exporting-a-project-and-its-data) and download it. + project](../settings/import_export.html#export-a-project-and-its-data) and download it. This project export contains a backup copy of your repository *and* refs we can use to purge files from your repository. |