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ActionWebflowUpdated May 2026

How do I delete a Webflow CMS item?

Short answer: Drop the "WebflowDelete CMS Item" 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
Collection ID
collection_id
stringRequiredCollection ID. Example: 63a...abc
Item ID
item_id
stringRequiredItem ID. Example: 64b...def
Sample request
{
"collection_id": "e.g. 63a...abc",
"item_id": "e.g. 64b...def"
}
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 CMS Item.

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

FAQ

Questions about Delete CMS Item.

What does the Delete CMS Item action do in Webflow?
Deletes an item from a Webflow CMS collection. The site still needs a publish to make the deletion live on the production domain.
What inputs does Delete CMS Item require?
Required: Collection ID, Item 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 Webflow 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 CMS Item support batch operations?
Yes. Run Delete CMS Item inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Webflow's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
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