GH-CODESPACE-REBUILD(1) GitHub CLI manual GH-CODESPACE-REBUILD(1)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gh-codespace-rebuild - Rebuild a codespace

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**gh codespace rebuild \[flags]**

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

Rebuilding recreates your codespace.

Your code and any current changes will be preserved. Your codespace will be rebuilt using your working directory's dev container. A full rebuild also removes cached Docker images.

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[**-c**, **--codespace** **<string>**](#c)

Name of the codespace

[**--full**](#full)

Perform a full rebuild

[**-R**, **--repo** **<string>**](#R)

Filter codespace selection by repository name (user/repo)

[**--repo-owner** **<string>**](#repo_owner)

Filter codespace selection by repository owner (username or org)

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

Oct 2026

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Document: gh-codespace-rebuild(1) from gh 2.103.2-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/cli/cli