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vm-delete

Delete virtual machines and associated storage from OpenShift Virtualization clusters.

48|31|Updated Feb 2, 2026
Search Tags:#safety#OpenShift#confirmation#deletion#virtual machine
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RHEcosystemAppEng/agentic-plugins --skill vm-delete
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vm-delete
Source: https://github.com/RHEcosystemAppEng/agentic-plugins/tree/main/rh-virt/skills/vm-delete
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RHEcosystemAppEng/agentic-plugins --skill vm-delete

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a secure and controlled way to permanently delete virtual machines and their associated resources from OpenShift Virtualization clusters, with strict safety protocols and typed confirmation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Permanent VM Deletion: Permanently delete VMs and their resources, including storage and DataVolumes.
  • Safety Protocols: Enforces strict safety checks, including typed confirmation and pre-deletion validation.
  • Use Case: Ideal for cleaning up test/development VMs or decommissioning VMs that are no longer needed.

Quick Start

Delete VM 'test-vm' in namespace 'dev' with confirmation: /vm-delete "test-vm" in "dev" confirm

Frequently Asked Questions about vm-delete

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I permanently delete a virtual machine from an OpenShift cluster?▼

To permanently delete a virtual machine from OpenShift, you must authorize VirtualMachine and PVC deletion, then execute the deletion command with typed confirmation to ensure secure lifecycle and storage cleanup.

What safety checks are required to delete OpenShift VMs?▼

Deleting OpenShift VMs requires strict safety checks including pre-deletion validation, typed confirmation, and explicit authorization for VirtualMachine and PVC deletion to prevent accidental resource removal.

How do I clean up PVC and DataVolume storage when deleting a VM?▼

Permanent VM deletion handles PVC and DataVolume cleanup automatically, ensuring that associated storage resources are removed from the OpenShift Virtualization cluster alongside the virtual machine.

Do I need Kubernetes configuration access to delete OpenShift virtual machines?▼

Yes, Kubernetes configuration access is required to delete OpenShift virtual machines, along with explicit authorization for VirtualMachine and PVC deletion to perform secure lifecycle and storage cleanup.

When should I use typed confirmation for OpenShift VM deletion?▼

Typed confirmation for OpenShift VM deletion is enforced as a strict safety protocol during permanent deletion, making it ideal for decommissioning unused VMs or cleaning up test and development environments.

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