> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stackmate.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stackmate.io/commands/stackmate-destroy.md). # stackmate destroy {% hint style="danger" %} **WARNING!** This will tear down your entire infrastructure **without any confirmation**, use when you're completely sure about what you're doing! {% endhint %} The `stackmate destroy` command applies **completely destroys your entire infrastructure**. ### Usage ``` stackmate destroy [-c configuration.yml -d working-directory] ``` ### Arguments * `` The environment to destroy ### Options * `--configuration , -c ` the configuration file to be used for this operation. By default `.stackmate/config.yml` is used * `--directory , -d ` the directory to use as a working one, where the [Output files](/guides/output-files.md) will be generated --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.stackmate.io/commands/stackmate-destroy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.