jenkinsci / jenkinsci/git-plugin

[JENKINS-13493] GitPlugin should garbage collect

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Description

The GitPlugin does not garbage collect automatically, thus doesn't optimize disk space utilization and good operating performance.

I have set up a build triggering a shell-script to do this every night, but don't you think it should be a feature of the GitPlugin?

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Originally reported by steinim, imported from: GitPlugin should garbage collect


  • status: Open
  • priority: Major
  • component(s): git-plugin
  • label(s): git, gitplugin, plugin
  • resolution: Unresolved
  • votes: 15
  • watchers: 23
  • imported: 2025-12-02

Raw content of original issue

The GitPlugin does not garbage collect automatically, thus doesn't optimize disk space utilization and good operating performance.

I have set up a build triggering a shell-script to do this every night, but don't you think it should be a feature of the GitPlugin?

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