---
title: "Delete a package metadata entry"
method: DELETE
path: "/metadata/packages/{package_slug_perm}/{slug_perm}/"
tags: ["metadata"]
---

# Delete a package metadata entry

`DELETE /metadata/packages/{package_slug_perm}/{slug_perm}/`

Remove a specific metadata entry from a package.

## Path parameters

- `package_slug_perm` string, required
- `slug_perm` string, required

## Response `204`

The metadata entry was removed successfully.

## Other responses

- `401` — Authentication credentials were not provided or are invalid.
- `402` — The target workspace's plan does not include the metadata feature. Upgrade to a plan that includes ``package_metadata`` to use this endpoint.
- `403` — The caller is authenticated but lacks permission to perform this action, or the requested operation is not allowed for the target resource.
- `404` — The package or metadata entry could not be found.

---

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