MerathonGit Cheat Sheet · Worktrees
Delete a worktree
git worktree remove <folder>
git worktree remove <folder> deletes the folder and its reference in the repository. The branch and its commits stay: you can reopen it later, or delete it separately with git branch -d.
What it does
Deletes the folder and its reference in the repository. The branch and its commits remain: you can reopen it later, or delete it separately.
A use case
Your fix is merged: the folder is no longer needed, and its branch can be deleted afterwards.
Warning: All the folder's content is erased, including uncommitted changes and untracked or ignored files. First commit or copy what you want to keep; a stash is another option, since it is shared between worktrees.
On the command line
git worktree remove <folder>- Deletes a clean worktree. Git refuses if there are changes left.
git worktree remove --force <folder>- Deletes it anyway: uncommitted changes are lost.
git branch -d <branch>- Then deletes the branch, if it is no longer needed.
In Merathon
- Open another worktree: the displayed one cannot be deleted, nor can the main one.
- Right-click the worktree → "Delete…".
- The confirmation shows how many files would be lost; the worktree's tab then closes.
Frequently asked questions
Are my commits lost?
No: they belong to the repository and stay on the branch. Only the folder's uncommitted files go away.
Can I delete the main worktree?
No: it is the original folder, which contains the repository. Git refuses.
I deleted the folder by hand. Is that a problem?
No, but the repository keeps its reference and its branch is still considered checked out: git worktree prune fixes it.