> ## Documentation Index
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# Delete a skill

> Permanently remove a skill and all its versions from the Skill Catalog.

Deleting a skill permanently removes it from the Skill Catalog, along with all of its published versions and drafts.

<Info>
  Availability of this feature depends on your role. For more information, see [Role-based access control](/vantage/documentation/tenant-admin/tenant-management/role-based-access).
</Info>

<Note>
  Built-in (read-only) skills can't be deleted — the **Delete skill** button is disabled in the toolbar for them. Before deleting a custom skill, make sure it isn't referenced by other skills (for example, by a Process skill); removing a referenced skill can break dependent workflows.
</Note>

<Warning>
  Deleting a skill is irreversible. Make sure you no longer need any version of the skill before proceeding.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the skill">
    In the Skill Catalog, select the skill (click anywhere except the skill name).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Delete skill">
    Click **Delete skill** in the toolbar. The skill and all its versions are permanently removed from the Skill Catalog.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Related topics

* [Skill Catalog](/vantage/documentation/skill-catalog/skill-catalog)
* [Find a skill](/vantage/documentation/skill-catalog/finding-skill)
* [Edit a skill](/vantage/documentation/skill-catalog/edit-skill)
* [Duplicate a skill](/vantage/documentation/skill-catalog/duplicate-skill)
* [Publish a skill](/vantage/documentation/skill-catalog/publish-skill)
* [Derived skills](/vantage/documentation/skill-catalog/derived-skills/derived-skills)