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Vector → Delete Vectors
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation deletes vectors from a specified collection in Qdrant, a vector search engine. It is useful for managing and cleaning up vector data by removing unwanted or obsolete vectors based on vector names, point IDs, or filters. For example, a user can delete specific vectors by providing their names or delete points that meet certain conditions using filters.
Use Case Examples
- Deleting vectors by specifying their names in a collection.
- Deleting points by their IDs from a collection.
- Using filters to delete only points that satisfy certain conditions in a collection.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Collection Name | Specifies the name of the collection from which vectors will be deleted. It can be selected from a list or entered by name. |
| Vector | A JSON list of vector names to delete from the collection. |
| Point IDs | A JSON list of point IDs to select for deletion. |
| Filter | A JSON object defining conditions to select points for deletion. |
| Shard Key | A JSON value specifying which shards to look for the points. If not specified, all shards are searched. |
| Wait | Boolean flag indicating whether to wait for the deletion changes to complete before proceeding. |
| Ordering | Defines the ordering guarantees for the delete operation, affecting consistency and performance. |
| Request Options | Additional request options such as batching, SSL certificate validation, proxy settings, and timeout configuration. |
Output
JSON
success- Indicates whether the delete operation was successful.deletedCount- Number of vectors or points deleted.details- Additional details about the delete operation result.
Dependencies
- Qdrant REST API
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the collection name is correct and exists in Qdrant.
- Verify that the vector names or point IDs provided are valid and exist in the collection.
- Check network connectivity and API credentials for accessing Qdrant.
- If using filters, ensure the filter JSON is correctly formatted and valid.
- Timeout errors may occur if the server is slow or unresponsive; adjust the timeout setting accordingly.
Links
- Qdrant Documentation - Official documentation for Qdrant vector search engine.