Files and folders

The rmdir command

Deletes folders, but only if they are empty. It is the safe option.

Syntax

rmdir <carpeta>...

Most useful options

-pDeletes the folder and its parents if they become empty

Copy-ready examples

$ mkdir vacia && rmdir vaciaDelete an empty folder
$ mkdir uno && mkdir dos && rmdir uno dosSeveral at once

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • If there is something inside, it refuses and warns you.

Related commands

FAQ

Why does it say it is not empty?

Because it contains files: delete them first or use rm -r.

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