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DELETE
/
prod
/
v1
/
files
Delete multiple files
curl --request DELETE \
  --url https://api.orion.file.ai/prod/v1/files \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --header 'x-api-key: <api-key>' \
  --data '
{
  "fileIds": [
    "8123612d-187c-44eb-8ac6-214e68506b7e",
    "8123612d-187c-44eb-8ac6-214e68506b7f"
  ]
}
'
{
  "success": true
}
The fileIds field is used to specify the files that should be deleted. The files that are specified in the fileIds field will be deleted. If a files is not specified in the fileIds field, the files will not be deleted.

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Overview

Permanently deletes multiple files from the system. This is a bulk operation that allows you to remove several files in a single request.
Warning: This action is irreversible.

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Request Parameters

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Request Body

The request body must contain a JSON object with the following structure:
PropertyTypeRequiredDescription
fileIdsstringYesComma-separated list of file UUIDs to be deleted

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Request Examples

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Single File Deletion

{
  "fileIds": "8123612d-187c-44eb-8ac6-214e68506b7e"
}

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Multiple Files Deletion

{
  "fileIds": "8123612d-187c-44eb-8ac6-214e68506b7e,8123612d-187c-44eb-8ac6-214e68506b7f,9234723e-298d-55fc-9bd7-325f79617c8g"
}

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Success Response (200 OK)

{
  "success": true
}

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Error Responses

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400 Bad Request

{
  "error": "Invalid request",
  "message": "fileIds parameter is required and cannot be empty"
}

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403 Bad Request

{
  "message": "Access denied. You are in readonly mode.",
  "error": "Forbidden",
  "statusCode": 403
}

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422 Bad Request

{
  "message": "Invalid fileIds.",
  "error": "Unprocessable Entity",
  "statusCode": 422
}

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Important Notes

  • Irreversible Action: Deleted files cannot be recovered. Ensure you have proper backups before deletion.
  • UUID Format: File IDs must be valid UUIDs in the format xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx.
  • Comma Separation: When providing multiple file IDs as a string, separate them with commas without spaces.
  • Batch Processing: The endpoint processes all file IDs in a single transaction where possible.
  • Partial Failures: If some files cannot be deleted, the operation will complete for valid files and return error details for failed ones.
  • Permission Checks: Each file deletion is subject to individual permission validation.

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File ID Requirements

  • Must be valid UUID format (36 characters including hyphens)
  • File must exist in the system
  • User must have delete permissions for each file
  • Maximum recommended batch size: 100 files per request

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Use Cases

  • Bulk cleanup of temporary or processed files
  • User-initiated deletion of selected files from file manager
  • Automated cleanup processes removing expired files
  • Storage management operations to free up space
  • Data privacy compliance for user data deletion requests

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Best Practices

  • Validate file ownership before deletion
  • Implement confirmation dialogs for user-facing operations
  • Log deletion activities for audit purposes
  • Check file dependencies before deletion
  • Use reasonable batch sizes to avoid timeouts
  • Handle partial failures gracefully in your application logic

Authorizations

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x-api-key
string
header
required

API key for authentication

Body

application/json

Delete multiple files input

The body is of type string.

Response

The files are deleted

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success
boolean