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Cmd. claude project purge

Remove local project session data through the terminal CLI.

Key takeaways

  • Remove local project session data through the terminal CLI.
  • Check the input surface and availability before using the examples below.

Purpose

Remove local project session data through the terminal CLI.

claude project purge [path]

Availability

FieldValue
Input surfaceTerminal shell
KindTerminal CLI
StatusRelease-tracked
Aliases—
Documented minimumNot specified
Reviewed against2026-09-22 · Claude Code 2.1.278

This entry is absent from the current command table or tracked separately through releases. Check the evidence and installed build.

Examples

claude project purge --help

Effects and persistence

The purge operation deletes local project session data. The --help example only displays options and does not delete data.

Cautions

Do not run the destructive operation until you have checked its target and retained any session data you need.

Official sources

  • Changelog
  • Cli Reference
  • Claude Directory#Clear Local Data

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Related docs

Cmd. /teleport

Pull a web session into the local terminal (/tp).

Cmd. /settings

Alias for the /config settings interface.

Cmd. /new

Codex Command Master · Start a new conversation inside the current CLI session.

Cmd. /stop

Codex Command Master · Stop all background terminals owned by the current Codex session.

Cmd. /title

Codex Command Master · Configure terminal window or tab title fields.

Cmd. /rewind

Restore or summarize from a checkpoint (/undo).

Cmd. /autofix-pr

Start a cloud session that fixes PR failures and review comments.

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