(incus_operation_delete.md)= # `incus operation delete` Delete a background operation (will attempt to cancel) ## Synopsis ```{line-block} Description: Delete a background operation (will attempt to cancel) ``` ``` incus operation delete [:] [flags] ``` ## Options inherited from parent commands ``` --debug Show all debug messages --force-local Force using the local unix socket -h, --help Print help --project Override the source project -q, --quiet Don't show progress information --sub-commands Use with help or --help to view sub-commands -v, --verbose Show all information messages --version Print version number ``` ## SEE ALSO * [incus operation](incus_operation.md) - List, show and delete background operations