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git: recreate repository based on current files
cp .git/config /tmp/gitBackup
rm -rf .git
git init
cp /tmp/gitBackup .git/config
git remote add origin <url from 1st command>
git add .
git status
git commit -m "rewrite history"
git push -f
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