| Option | Command | Scope | Risk Level | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
X |
git reset --hard HEAD && git clean -fd |
Working tree + staging + untracked | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Completely wipe all local changes |
u |
git checkout -- . |
Working tree (unstaged only) | ⭐⭐ | Discard unstaged changes |
c |
git clean -fd |
Untracked files/dirs only | ⭐⭐⭐ | Clean build artifacts, logs, etc. |
S |
git reset HEAD |
Staging area only | ⭐ | Unstage files (keep working changes) |
s |
git reset --soft HEAD |
Commit history only | ⭐⭐ | Amend last commit (keep staged changes) |
m |
git reset --mixed HEAD (or git reset) |
Commit history + staging | ⭐⭐ | Redo commit from scratch (keep work) |
h |
git reset --hard HEAD |
Working tree + staging + commit | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Force reset to a clean state |