rm

Description

Remove files or directories.

Syntax

rm [OPTION]... [FILE]...

Practical uses
  • rm -f: Ignore nonexistent files and arguments, never prompt.
  • rm -i: Prompt before every removal.
  • rm -I (capital i): Prompt once before removing more than three files, or when removing recursively; less intrusive than -i, while still giving protection against most mistakes.
  • rm -r and rm -R: Remove directories and their contents recursively.

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