# buildx rm

```
docker buildx rm [NAME]
```

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Remove a builder instance

### Options

| Name | Description |
| --- | --- |
| [`--builder string`](#builder) | Override the configured builder instance |
| [`--keep-daemon`](#keep-daemon) | Keep the buildkitd daemon running |
| [`--keep-state`](#keep-state) | Keep BuildKit state |


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## Description

Removes the specified or current builder. It is a no-op attempting to remove the
default builder.

## Examples

### <a name="builder"></a> Override the configured builder instance (--builder)

Same as [`buildx --builder`](buildx.md#builder).

### <a name="keep-state"></a> Keep BuildKit state (--keep-state)

Keep BuildKit state, so it can be reused by a new builder with the same name.
Currently, only supported by the [`docker-container` driver](buildx_create.md#driver).

### <a name="keep-daemon"></a> Keep the buildkitd daemon running (--keep-daemon)

Keep the buildkitd daemon running after the buildx context is removed. This is useful when you manage buildkitd daemons and buildx contexts independently.
Currently, only supported by the [`docker-container` and `kubernetes` drivers](buildx_create.md#driver).