---
name: "glab-runner-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-runner-delete"
---

# glab-runner-delete(1)

Delete a runner.

## NAME

glab-runner-delete - Delete a runner.

## SYNOPSIS

**glab runner delete  \[flags\]**

## DESCRIPTION

Permanently deletes a runner from the GitLab instance.

Prerequisites:

- •

  Maintainer or Owner role for project runners.

- •

  Owner role for group runners.

- •

  Administrator access for instance runners.

## OPTIONS

**-f**, **--force**\[=false\]\
 	Skip confirmation prompt.

## OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS

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

## EXAMPLE

```
# Delete a runner (prompts for confirmation)
glab runner delete 6
# Skip confirmation prompt
glab runner delete 6 --force
```

## SEE ALSO

**[glab-runner(1)](/glab-runner/1.md)**