# auberge backup prune
Prune old snapshots from the offsite restic repository
## Usage
```bash
auberge backup prune [OPTIONS]
```
## Options
- `-n, --dry-run` - Show what would be pruned without removing
## Retention Policy
- 7 daily snapshots
- 4 weekly snapshots
- 12 monthly snapshots
## Prerequisites
Same as [backup push](push.md) — requires `restic_repository` and `restic_password` config values.
## Examples
```bash
# Preview what would be pruned
auberge backup prune --dry-run
# Apply retention policy and remove old snapshots
auberge backup prune
```