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ActionAWS S3Updated May 2026

How do I delete a file from S3?

Short answer: Drop the "AWS S3Delete Object" 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
Bucket Name
bucket
stringRequiredBucket Name
Object Key
key
stringRequiredObject Key. Example: images/old-photo.jpg
Sample request
{
"bucket": "{{trigger.bucket}}",
"key": "e.g. images/old-photo.jpg"
}
Returns
{
"success": true
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete Object.

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

FAQ

Questions about Delete Object.

What does the Delete Object action do in AWS S3?
Deletes a single object (file) from an S3 bucket by key. If versioning is enabled on the bucket, this just creates a delete marker; specify a VersionId to actually remove a version.
What inputs does Delete Object require?
Required: Bucket Name, Object Key. 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 AWS S3 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 Object support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete Object inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles AWS S3's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other AWS S3 actions.

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