git-delete-submodule

git delete-submodule path

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.

git-submodule(1), git-extras(1)