Delete Application

The delete command permanently deletes your ZeyOS application from the current instance.

Bash

zeysdk delete [options]

Options

Option	Description
-f, --force	Skip deletion confirmation prompt
--verbose	Show detailed output

Process

1. Validation

   • Checks that the command runs inside a linked app
   • Loads .zeysdk/sync.json
   • Verifies required instance and app identifiers

2. Confirmation

   • Prompts before deleting the remote application
   • Stops when deletion is not confirmed
   • Uses verbose output for additional progress details

3. Deletion

   • Sends the delete request to the current instance
   • Removes the application from the platform
   • Reports the final deletion result

Examples

Bash

zeysdk delete
zeysdk delete --force
zeysdk delete --verbose

Error Handling

Error	Description	Resolution
Missing sync.json	sync.json file not found	Ensure you are in an app directory
Invalid sync.json	Missing required keys	Verify sync.json has id and url
API error	Server communication failed	Check connection and permissions

Warning

Delete permanently removes the application from the current instance.

Notes

• Delete acts on the currently linked instance
• Local files are not a substitute for a remote backup
• Use zeysdk whoami before deleting if you are unsure which instance is active
• Consider zeysdk predelete when you need a reversible operational state first
• --force skips confirmation and should be used carefully

Best Practices

• Create a snapshot before destructive changes
• Confirm the active instance before deleting
• Notify affected users before removing production apps
• Keep a record of the app ID and instance for audit purposes