# Meridian:remove Phase

> Use when you need Meridian to phase — Remove Phase.

- Skill: `mattjaikaran/meridian-remove-phase` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add mattjaikaran/meridian-remove-phase`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/mattjaikaran/meridian-remove-phase/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: mattjaikaran (https://skillmd.com/u/mattjaikaran)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/mattjaikaran/meridian-remove-phase

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# /meridian:remove-phase — Remove Phase

Remove a planned phase and renumber subsequent phases.

## Arguments

- `<phase_id>` — ID of the phase to remove (must be in 'planned' status).

## Keywords

remove, delete, phase, renumber, cleanup

## Procedure

```bash
PYTHONPATH=$MERIDIAN_HOME uv run --project $MERIDIAN_HOME -- python -c "
import json, sys
from scripts.db import open_project
from scripts.phase_manipulation import remove_phase
phase_id = int(sys.argv[1])
with open_project('.') as conn:
    result = remove_phase(conn, phase_id)
    print(result['message'])
" "$PHASE_ID"
```

## Output

Confirmation of removal with count of deleted plans and renumbered phases.