Actions7
- Database Record Actions
- Application User Actions
Database Record → Delete
AI-generatedOverview
This node operation deletes a specific record from a Softr.io database table. It is useful when you need to remove outdated or incorrect data entries from your database programmatically within an n8n workflow. For example, you might use this node to delete user records that are no longer active or to clean up test data after processing.
Use Case Examples
- Deleting a user record from a customer database by specifying the record ID.
- Removing an obsolete product entry from an inventory table.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Database | The Softr.io database from which the record will be deleted. It can be selected from a list, specified by URL, or entered as an ID. |
| Table | The table within the selected database where the record exists. It can be selected from a list, specified by URL, or entered as an ID. |
| Record ID | The unique identifier of the record to delete in the specified table. |
Output
JSON
json- The JSON object representing the deleted record or the result of the delete operation.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for Softr.io to authenticate and authorize the delete operation.
Troubleshooting
- Ensure the provided Database ID, Table ID, and Record ID are correct and exist in Softr.io; otherwise, the delete operation will fail.
- Check that the API key credential has sufficient permissions to delete records in the specified database and table.
- Common error messages may include 'Record not found' if the Record ID does not exist, or 'Unauthorized' if the API key lacks delete permissions.
Links
- Softr.io API Documentation - Official API documentation for Softr.io, useful for understanding the delete record endpoint and required parameters.