Big-Bang Repo Move

Move all files from an old repo to a new repo, intentionally losing commit history. Purge private/client info from the new repo before pushing. The old repo is left untouched.

Arguments

• $0 — Path to the old (source) repo
• $1 — Path to the new (destination) repo

If arguments are not provided, ask the user for both paths.

Workflow

Step 1: Validate Repos

1. Confirm $0 exists and is a git repo
2. Confirm $1 exists. If it is not a git repo yet, run git init and create an initial empty commit:

   git commit --allow-empty -m "Initial commit"
   

3. Confirm $1 has a remote configured (git remote -v). If not, ask the user for the remote URL and add it.

Step 2: Copy Files

1. Copy all files from $0 to $1, excluding .git/ directory

• Use rsync -av --exclude='.git' <old>/ <new>/ for reliable copy

2. Verify files were copied correctly

Step 3: Purge Private Info

Run /purge-private-info on the NEW repo ($1) to scan and clean private/client information.

Step 4: Commit and Push

1. Run /commits on the new repo to commit all files
2. Push to the remote: git push -u origin main (or the appropriate branch name)

Step 5: Update Old Repo Remote (Optional)

Ask the user if they want to update the old repo's remote to point to the new repo. If yes:

1. Get the new remote URL from $1: git -C $1 remote get-url origin
2. Update the old repo's remote: git -C $0 remote set-url origin <new-url>

Step 6: Summary

Report what was done:

• Files copied from old to new repo
• Private info purged (summary from purge step)
• New repo committed and pushed
• Whether old repo remote was updated

Important Notes

• Never modify the old repo's files or history — only optionally update its remote URL
• All commit history is intentionally lost — this is a fresh start
• The old repo remains as-is for reference
• Always confirm with the user before pushing