Git Filter Branch

You can use git filter-branch to rewrite Git revision history by applying custom filters on each revision.

• Filter types: You can modify trees (e.g., removing a file or running a Perl script) or information about each commit.
• Preserving original data: The command preserves all original commit times, merge information, and other details unless specified otherwise.
• Rewriting specific branches: Only the positive refs mentioned in the command line are rewritten; if no filters are specified, commits are recommitted without changes.

Notably, there exists a simpler, safer, and more powerful alternative: git filter-repo. This tool is actively promoted by Git and offers a streamlined approach to filtering revisions, making it a preferred choice for rewriting your Git history, especially when managing large repositories.

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