> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tokenlab.sh/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Delete File

> Deletes a batch file, image/reference file binding, or Anthropic-mode file.

## Overview

Deletes a file created through `/v1/files`. Without Anthropic headers, the route deletes TokenLab batch files or bound image/reference file bindings. With `anthropic-beta: files-api-2025-04-14`, it uses Anthropic Files API mode for the bound workspace.

## Notes

* Batch file deletion removes the stored batch file record and prevents future batch jobs from using that file ID.
* Image/reference file deletion asks the selected provider to delete the file, then removes the TokenLab file binding after the provider accepts the deletion.
* Anthropic Files API mode requires the same Anthropic-native headers used for upload and retrieval.

## Example

<RequestExample>
  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X DELETE "https://api.tokenlab.sh/v1/files/file_abc123" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer sk-your-api-key"
  ```
</RequestExample>

## Request / Response

Use the interactive OpenAPI panel above for the exact schema.

## Response example

<ResponseExample>
  ```json 200 OK theme={null}
  {
    "id": "file_abc123",
    "object": "file",
    "deleted": true
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

## Important fields

<ResponseField name="id" type="string">File identifier that was deleted.</ResponseField>
<ResponseField name="deleted" type="boolean">Whether the delete request succeeded.</ResponseField>