# Delete

> Preview and permanently delete a NeatContext context while preserving any externally linked knowledge folder. Use only when the user explicitly invokes this skill or clearly asks to delete a context.

- Skill: `xtsoftwarelabs/delete` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add xtsoftwarelabs/delete`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/xtsoftwarelabs/delete/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: XTSoftwareLabs (https://skillmd.com/u/xtsoftwarelabs)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/xtsoftwarelabs/delete

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# Delete context

Resolve `<plugin-root>` as two directories above the directory containing this file.

List contexts first:

```text
node "<plugin-root>/src/codex/neatcontext-cli.mjs" list
```

If the requested name is missing or does not resolve to exactly one context, show the list and ask which one. Never guess.

Preview the deletion without changing anything:

```text
node "<plugin-root>/src/codex/neatcontext-cli.mjs" delete "<exact-name>"
```

Relay exactly what the preview says will be removed or retained and wait for explicit confirmation.

After confirmation, run:

```text
node "<plugin-root>/src/codex/neatcontext-cli.mjs" delete "<exact-name>" --yes
```

Relay the result. If it was connected, say that this thread is no longer grounded and suggest `$neatcontext:use`.