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+---
+title: Delete a branch
+tags: repository,branch,beginner
+---
+
+Deletes a local branch.
+
+- Use `git branch -d <branch>` to delete the branch with the specified branch name.
+
+```sh
+git branch -d <branch>
+```
+
+```sh
+git checkout master
+git branch -d patch-1 # Deletes the `patch-1` local branch
+```