GH-RELEASE-DELETE(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-RELEASE-DELETE(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-release-delete - Delete a release

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

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

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[**--cleanup-tag**](#cleanup_tag)

Delete the specified tag in addition to its release

[**-y**, **--yes**](#y)

Skip the confirmation prompt

# [OPTIONS INHERITED FROM PARENT COMMANDS](#OPTIONS_INHERITED_FROM_PARENT_COMMANDS)

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

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

# [EXIT CODES](#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](#SEE_ALSO)

[**gh-release(1)**](/man/os/gh/gh-release.1)

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-release-delete(1) from gh 2.102.0-r1 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli