---
name: "gh-repo-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-repo-delete"
---

# gh-repo-delete(1)

Delete a repository

## NAME

gh-repo-delete - Delete a repository

## SYNOPSIS

**gh repo delete \[\<repository\>\] \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Delete a GitHub repository.

With no argument, deletes the current repository. Otherwise, deletes the specified repository.

For safety, when no repository argument is provided, the **--yes** flag is ignored and you will be prompted for confirmation. To delete the current repository non-interactively, specify it explicitly (e.g., **gh repo delete owner/repo --yes**).

Deletion requires authorization with the **delete\_repo** scope. To authorize, run **gh auth refresh -s delete\_repo**

## OPTIONS

- **--yes**

  Confirm deletion without prompting

## 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-repo(1)](/gh-repo/1.md)**