DELETE/v1/tasks/{task_hash}

Delete Task

Permanently delete a specific task from a squid

This endpoint permanently deletes a specific task using its hash ID. The task and its associated data will be removed from the system.

Headers

KeyValueRequired
AuthorizationToken YOUR_API_KEYYes

Response Field Explanations

id
string
The deleted task's identifier
Example: c5e29d2aba8b77cdc56391e7405302de
object
string
Always "task"
Example: task
deleted
boolean
Confirmation of deletion (true on success)
Example: true

Parameters

task_hashstring
Required
The unique identifier (hash) of the task to delete
Example: c5e29d2aba8b77cdc56391e7405302de
Warning

Warning

This action is permanent and cannot be undone. Task data and results will be lost.
Pro Tip

Pro Tip

Use Get Task first to verify you're deleting the correct task.
Note

Note

Deleting a task does not affect results that have already been exported or delivered.
Pro Tip

Pro Tip

To remove all tasks from a squid, use the Empty Squid endpoint instead of deleting tasks one by one.