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The checkly destroy command removes all resources associated with your project from your Checkly account, including checks, check groups, alert channels, maintenance windows, and other project-defined resources.
Before using , ensure you have:
  • An initialized Checkly CLI project
  • At least one check or resource defined in your project
  • Valid Checkly account authentication (run npx checkly login if needed)
  • A checkly.config.ts or checkly.config.js configuration file
For additional setup information, see CLI overview.
This command permanently deletes resources from your Checkly account. This action cannot be undone.

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Usage

The basic command destroys all project resources with a confirmation prompt.
Terminal
npx checkly destroy [options]
OptionDescription
--config, -cThe Checkly CLI configuration file. If not passed, uses the checkly.config.ts|js file in the current directory.
--force, -fForce mode. Skips the confirmation dialog.

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Command Options

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--config, -c
string
Specify a particular configuration file to use instead of the default checkly.config.ts or checkly.config.js.Usage:
Terminal
npx checkly destroy --config=<file-path>
npx checkly destroy -c=<file-path>
Examples:
Terminal
$ npx checkly destroy --config="./checkly.staging.config.ts"
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--force, -f
boolean
Skip confirmation dialogs and proceed with the operation.Usage:
Terminal
npx checkly destroy --force
npx checkly destroy -f
Use with extreme caution as this command option bypasses safety prompts.

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What Gets Destroyed

The destroy command removes the all the resources managed by the specified project. These resources could include:
  • Checks (API, Browser, Heartbeat, etc.)
  • Monitors (URL, TCP, DNC, etc.)
  • Check Groups and their configurations
  • Alert Channels defined in your project
  • Maintenance Windows created via CLI
  • Private Locations (if managed by the project)

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Safety Considerations

By default, the command prompts for confirmation:
Terminal
$ npx checkly destroy

? Are you sure you want to delete all resources in project "Website Monitoring" for account "Monitoring as Code"?
Please confirm by typing the project name "Website Monitoring":