Actions59
- Admin: About Actions
- Admin: Backups Actions
- Admin: Email Actions
- Admin: Maintenance Actions
- Admin: Manage Groups Actions
- Admin: Manage Households Actions
- Admin: Manage Users Actions
- App: About Actions
- Groups: Households Actions
- Households: Invitations Actions
- Recipe: CRUD Actions
- Users: Authentication Actions
- Users: CRUD Actions
- Users: Ratings Actions
- Users: Tokens Actions
Admin: Backups → Delete Backup
AI-generatedOverview
This node interacts with the Mealie API to delete a specified backup file from the admin backups resource. It is useful for managing and maintaining backup files by removing outdated or unnecessary backups to free up storage or maintain security.
Use Case Examples
- Deleting a specific backup file by providing its file name to keep the backup storage clean and organized.
- Automating backup cleanup processes by integrating this node into workflows that periodically remove old backups.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Selects the authentication method to use for the API request, either no authentication or API token authentication. |
| File Name | The name of the backup file to delete. This is a required string input. |
| Request Options | Additional request options such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and timeout configuration. |
Output
JSON
success- Indicates whether the backup file was successfully deleted.fileName- The name of the backup file that was requested to be deleted.
Dependencies
- Mealie API
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the file name provided is correct and exists on the server; otherwise, the deletion will fail.
- Verify that the selected authentication method matches the server's requirements and that the API token is valid if used.
- Check network settings such as proxy and SSL options if requests fail due to connectivity or security issues.
- Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow to respond; adjust the timeout setting accordingly.