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ActionAttioUpdated May 2026

How do I delete an Attio record?

Short answer: Drop the "AttioDelete Record" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Object
object
optionsRequired
Record ID
record_id
stringRequired
Sample request
{
"object": "{{trigger.object}}",
"record_id": "{{trigger.record_id}}"
}
Returns
{
"record_id": "{{inputs.record_id}}"
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Record.

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

FAQ

Questions about Delete Record.

What does the Delete Record action do in Attio?
Permanently removes a person, company, or other Attio object by ID. Irreversible. Used for GDPR right-to-erasure or for cleanup after wrong-data imports.
What inputs does Delete Record require?
Required: Object, Record 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 Attio 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 Record support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete Record inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Attio's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Attio actions.

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