flatpak-remote-delete - Linux
Overview
flatpak-remote-delete is a utility that allows you to manage remote repositories for Flatpak, a package management system for Linux distributions. It enables you to remove existing remote repositories where you no longer need access to their contents.
Syntax
flatpak remote-delete [--user] [--system] <remote-name>
Options/Flags
- –user: Operate on the user-specific remote list.
- –system: Operate on the system-wide remote list.
: The name of the remote repository to remove.
Examples
Remove a User-Specific Remote Repository
flatpak remote-delete --user my-remote
Remove a System-Wide Remote Repository
flatpak remote-delete --system my-remote
Common Issues
Remote Not Found
If you attempt to delete a non-existent remote, you will encounter the following error message:
Error: Could not remove remote 'unknown-remote': No such remote
Ensure that you provide the correct
Integration
flatpak-remote-delete can be combined with other Flatpak commands to manage your package management setup. For instance, you can use it after adding a new remote to remove the old one:
flatpak remote-add --user new-remote https://example.com/repo
flatpak remote-delete --user old-remote
Related Commands
- flatpak: The main Flatpak command for managing packages and repositories.
- flatpak-remote-info: Display information about remote repositories.
- flatpak-remote-add: Add a new remote repository.