ActionAnthropicUpdated May 2026

How do I delete an uploaded Anthropic file?

Short answer: Drop the "Anthropic → Delete File" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 21 Anthropic actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
File ID file_id	string	Required	File ID. Example: file-abc123

Sample request

{
  "file_id": "e.g. file-abc123"
}

Returns

{
  "id": "file-abc123",
  "type": "file_deleted"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete File.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Google Sheets → Anthropic

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Anthropic

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Delete File.

What does the Delete File action do in Anthropic?

Deletes an uploaded file from Anthropic's file store. Use to clean up after a one-shot document analysis or to remove PII for compliance.

What inputs does Delete File require?

Required: File ID. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Anthropic returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Delete File support batch operations?

Yes. Run Delete File inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Anthropic's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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