---
name: "gh-release-delete"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "github-cli"
version: "2.102.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/gh-release-delete"
---

# gh-release-delete(1)

Delete a release

## NAME

gh-release-delete - Delete a release

## SYNOPSIS

**gh release delete \<tag\> \[flags\]**

## OPTIONS

- **--cleanup-tag**

  Delete the specified tag in addition to its release

- **-y**, **--yes**

  Skip the confirmation prompt

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

- **-R**, **--repo** **\<\[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO\>**

  Select another repository using the \[HOST/\]OWNER/REPO format

## EXIT CODES

0: Successful execution

1: Error

2: Command canceled

4: Authentication required

NOTE: Specific commands may have additional exit codes. Refer to the command's help for more information.

## SEE ALSO

**[gh-release(1)](/gh-release/1.md)**