claude-code - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug] Tracked files lost local changes after `git checkout -- .` and untracked files deleted after `git clean -fd` [1 participants]

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TL;DR

To avoid losing local changes, use git checkout with caution and consider using git checkout --patch or git stash to preserve changes before switching branches.

Guidance

• Be cautious when using git checkout -- as it can discard local changes; instead, use git checkout --patch to selectively discard changes.
• Use git stash to temporarily save local changes before switching branches, allowing for easy recovery later.
• Avoid using git clean -fd without verifying the files to be deleted, as it can permanently remove untracked files.
• Consider configuring Git to prompt before discarding local changes or deleting untracked files.

Example

# Stash local changes before switching branches
git stash

# Switch branches
git checkout other-branch

# Recover stashed changes
git stash apply

Notes

The provided error messages indicate issues with file handling and token limits, but the primary concern is the loss of local changes due to git checkout -- and git clean -fd. The suggested guidance focuses on mitigating these specific issues.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Use git stash and git checkout --patch to preserve local changes and avoid accidental discarding of modifications. This approach allows for more control over changes and reduces the risk of losing important work.