---
title: "Delete a file"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/w/{wId}/files/{fileId}"
tags: ["Private Files"]
---

# Delete a file

`DELETE /api/w/{wId}/files/{fileId}`

Delete a file from the workspace. Files referenced by a skill or its version history cannot be deleted.

## Path parameters

- `wId` string, required
- `fileId` string, required

## Response `204`

File deleted

## Other responses

- `400` — File is referenced by a skill or its version history
- `403` — Permission denied
- `404` — File not found

---

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