ActionGoogle Cloud StorageUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a Google Cloud Storage object?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Cloud Storage → Delete GCS Object" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

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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
Bucket bucket	string	Required	—
Object Name object	string	Required	—

Sample request

{
  "bucket": "{{trigger.bucket}}",
  "object": "{{trigger.object}}"
}

Returns

{}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Delete GCS Object.

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

Gmail → Google Cloud Storage

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → Google Cloud Storage

13 Slack triggers

Google Sheets → Google Cloud Storage

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Google Cloud Storage

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Delete GCS Object.

What does the Delete GCS Object action do in Google Cloud Storage?

Removes a specific object from a bucket. Irreversible. For cleanup workflows after processing or for "GDPR right-to-erasure → delete user-uploaded files" compliance patterns.

What inputs does Delete GCS Object require?

Required: Bucket, Object Name. 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 Google Cloud Storage 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 GCS Object support batch operations?

Yes. Run Delete GCS Object inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Cloud Storage's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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