Delete File

Delete a file from OpenAI file storage to free up space and remove unused files.

Common Properties

• Name - The custom name of the node.
• Color - The custom color of the node.
• Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
• Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
• Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. Default: false.

warning

This node requires your own OpenAI API key. It does NOT work with Robomotion AI Credits.

Inputs

• Connection Id - Connection identifier from Connect node.
• File ID - OpenAI file ID to delete.

Outputs

• Deleted - Boolean indicating if the file was successfully deleted.
• Result - Deletion result object from OpenAI.

How It Works

Permanently deletes a file from OpenAI storage:

1. Validates connection and file ID
2. Sends delete request to OpenAI
3. Confirms deletion
4. Returns deletion status

Usage Example

Input:
- File ID: "file-abc123"

Output:
- Deleted: true
- Result: {
    id: "file-abc123",
    object: "file",
    deleted: true
  }

Use Cases

• Storage Management: Remove old or unused files
• Cleanup: Delete temporary files after processing
• Cost Control: Free up storage quota

Tips

• Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone
• Files in use by assistants or fine-tuning jobs may not be immediately deletable
• Use List Files to identify files to delete

Common Errors

"File ID cannot be empty"

• Provide a valid file identifier

"Delete File is not supported with Robomotion AI Credits"

• Use your own OpenAI API key