git-delete-submodule
Completely remove a submodule from repository
TLDR
Delete a submodule
$ git delete-submodule [path/to/submodule]
SYNOPSIS
git delete-submodule path
DESCRIPTION
git delete-submodule completely removes a submodule from a repository, automating the multi-step process that Git requires for proper submodule deletion. Part of git-extras, it handles all necessary cleanup operations in a single command.Removing a submodule manually involves deinitializing it, editing .gitmodules, removing entries from .git/config, deleting .git/modules/[name], and removing the working directory. Missing any step leaves residual configuration causing future issues. This command ensures complete removal by orchestrating all required operations.
INSTALL
sudo apt install git
sudo dnf install git
sudo pacman -S git
sudo apk add git
sudo zypper install git
brew install git
nix profile install nixpkgs#git
SEE ALSO
git-submodule(1), git-extras(1)
