Google DRIVE API - Delete file from Google DRIVE
The following guide utilizes the Google DRIVE API to delete a file from a Google DRIVE folder
While native actions in Catalytic allow builders to interact with Google DRIVE in several ways, builders can further leverage the standard Google DRIVE integration using the existing GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE API actions to access a broader set of endpoints within the Google DRIVE API library.
With Catalytic managing API authentication, this functionality allows builders to quickly and simply extend Catalytic’s Google DRIVE integration to accomplish custom Google DRIVE actions within a workflow.
To delete a file from Google DRIVE using a custom API endpoint, please follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Set up Google DRIVE integration
Note: If a Google DRIVE integration has already been set up, move to step 2.
For detailed instructions on how to set up a Google DRIVE integration, reference the following help article within the Catalytic knowledgebase:
https://help.catalytic.com/docs/google-drive-integration-setup-guide/
Step 2: Configure Catalytic action to delete a file from Google DRIVE
In a new or existing workflow, add a new action of type ‘Web API: Send DELETE Request’. Configure as follows:
Integration:
API endpoint: https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files/{{fileid}}
Note: Create a field in Catalytic for {{fileid}} or replace {{fileid}} with the ID of the file that should be deleted.
Headers: Leave blank
Please reference the Google DRIVE API documentation for additional detail.
https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference/files/delete
Step 3: Test your workflow
Click the test button to delete the file from Google DRIVE.
Please reference the sample workflow attached for testing purposes.