sfdk-undeploy

Undeploy using a specified method (pkcon, rpm, rsync, sdk or zypper)

$ sfdk undeploy --[method]

$ sfdk undeploy --[method] [[-n|--dry-run]]

$ sfdk undeploy --[method] "+package*"

$ sfdk undeploy --[method] "-ignore*"

sfdk-undeploy [OPTIONS] ( COMPONENT_TYPE/COMPONENT_NAME [...] | -f MANIFEST_FILE )

-t, --target-org
    Specifies the target environment or Salesforce organization alias/username for the undeploy operation.

-f, --manifest
    Provides the path to a manifest file (e.g., `package.xml`) that lists the metadata components to be undeployed.

-n, --name
    Specifies a single component name to undeploy. Often used in conjunction with a component type.

-p, --path
    Specifies the file path to a specific component or a directory containing components to undeploy.

-v, --api-version
    Sets the API version for the undeploy operation, affecting how components are interpreted.

-q, --quiet
    Suppresses verbose output, showing only essential information or errors.

-h, --help
    Displays help information and usage details for the command.

The `sfdk-undeploy` command is a specialized utility, most likely part of a custom Software Development Kit (SFDK), particularly one designed for managing deployments to a cloud platform like Salesforce. Unlike standard Linux commands, `sfdk-undeploy` is not natively available in typical operating system installations but is provided as part of a specific development environment.

Its primary function is to facilitate the removal or deletion of previously deployed metadata components, code, or configuration settings from a target environment, such as a Salesforce organization, a development sandbox, or a production instance. This process is crucial for maintaining a clean environment, rolling back changes, or decommissioning old features.

The command typically works by instructing the target platform's API (e.g., Salesforce Metadata API) to delete specified components. Users would provide details about which components to undeploy, either by listing them directly or by referencing a manifest file (like `package.xml` in Salesforce DX) that enumerates the items to be removed. Options often include specifying the target environment, authentication details, and controlling the verbosity of the operation.

Given its probable context, `sfdk-undeploy` acts as an automation layer, streamlining what would otherwise be a manual or more complex API interaction process. It's an essential tool for developers and administrators working within ecosystems that rely on structured metadata deployments.

This command is not a standard Linux utility and is part of a specific Software Development Kit (SFDK), likely related to Salesforce or a similar cloud platform. Its exact functionality, options, and arguments depend entirely on the specific implementation of the `sfdk-undeploy` script or executable. Users should consult the documentation provided with their SFDK installation for precise usage.

The `sfdk-undeploy` command is typically used for several critical operations:
Rolling Back Changes: Reverting a problematic deployment by removing the introduced components.
Cleanup of Development Orgs: Deleting temporary or experimental features from sandboxes after development is complete.
Decommissioning Features: Permanently removing outdated or unused functionality from production environments.
Resolving Metadata Conflicts: Removing specific metadata elements that are causing conflicts or errors during subsequent deployments.

As `sfdk-undeploy` is likely a custom script or part of a proprietary SDK, its history is tied to the development lifecycle of that specific toolkit. It typically emerged to automate the process of removing metadata or code artifacts from a target environment, paralleling deployment capabilities. Its design would be influenced by the underlying platform's API for metadata manipulation (e.g., Salesforce Metadata API), aiming to provide a command-line interface for common administrative and development tasks.

sfdk-deploy, sfdx(1)