---
name: "glab-opentofu-state-delete"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "glab"
version: "1.126.0-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/glab-opentofu-state-delete"
---

# glab-opentofu-state-delete(1)

Delete a state or a specific version of a state.

## NAME

glab-opentofu-state-delete - Delete a state or a specific version of a state.

## SYNOPSIS

**glab opentofu state delete  \[\] \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Prompts for confirmation before deletion. Use **--force** to skip the confirmation prompt.

## OPTIONS

**-f**, **--force**\[=false\]\
 	Force delete the state without prompting.

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

**-h**, **--help**\[=false\]\
 	Show help for this command.

**-R**, **--repo**=""\
 	Select another repository. You can use either OWNER/REPO or GROUP/NAMESPACE/REPO. The full URL or Git URL is also accepted.

## EXAMPLE

```
# Delete a state and all its versions
glab opentofu state delete production
# Delete only a specific version of a state, by serial
glab opentofu state delete production 42
# Delete without the confirmation prompt
glab opentofu state delete production --force
```

## SEE ALSO

**[glab-opentofu-state(1)](/glab-opentofu-state/1.md)**