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ActionGhostUpdated May 2026
How do I delete a Ghost post?
Short answer: Drop the "Ghost → Delete Ghost Post" 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.
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Post ID post_id | string | Required | Post ID. Example: abc123 |
Sample request
{"post_id": "e.g. abc123"}
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 Ghost Post.
Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.
FAQ
Questions about Delete Ghost Post.
What does the Delete Ghost Post action do in Ghost?
Permanently removes a post. Irreversible. For cleanup workflows or for "outdated content cleanup" maintenance.
What inputs does Delete Ghost Post require?
Required: Post 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 Ghost 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 Ghost Post support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete Ghost Post inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Ghost's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions
Other Ghost actions.
Action
Create Ghost Post
Creates a draft, scheduled, or published post with HTML or mobiledoc body, feature image, tags. For "Git commit pushes markdown → publish to Ghost" or "AI-generated draft → post for review" workflows.
ActionGet Ghost Post
Returns a post by ID or slug with full content, metadata, author info. The standard lookup before update or for cross-system publishing workflows.
ActionList Ghost Posts
Paginated posts with filters by status, tag, author, date range. For "all posts this month" digest workflows or for syncing to external storage/analytics.
ActionUpdate Ghost Post
Updates an existing post. Ghost enforces optimistic concurrency via updated_at — pass the current value from Get Post. For "edit this post to add a banner" or "auto-republish with new SEO meta" workflows.
Send delete ghost post from your workflows.
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