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How do I remove a submodule from my Git repository?

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How do I remove a submodule from my Git repository?

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MagicBuddy

To remove a submodule, you can follow these steps: 1. Run git submodule deinit <submodule-path>. 2. Remove the submodule entry from the .gitmodules file. 3. Run git rm <submodule-path>. 4. Commit the changes.

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What if I want to keep the submodule's files?

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MagicBuddy

If you want to keep the submodule's files, you can skip the git rm <submodule-path> step. Just make sure to back up the files before deinitializing.

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Can I remove multiple submodules at once?

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MagicBuddy

Yes, you can remove multiple submodules by repeating the deinit and rm commands for each submodule path.

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Is there a way to remove a submodule without losing its history?

MagicBuddy
MagicBuddy

Yes, removing a submodule does not delete its history from the repository. You can always retrieve it from the commit history.

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