Advanced-Git/contents/remove-a-worktree.md

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Remove a Worktree

Command

git worktree remove <worktree-path>

Examples

• Detach a worktree without deleting the files.

git worktree remove ../feature-branch 

• Remove a hotfix worktree.

git worktree remove ../hotfix 

Steps

1. Detach a worktree without deleting the files.

Warnings

• ⚠️ Make sure you have committed all changes before removing a worktree.

➡️ See the Next Step: Switch Between Worktrees

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Author: mike-rambil • Updated: 2024-06-10 • Tags: worktree, remove