# Delete File

> Use this tool when you need to safely delete files on a host system, whether it's for cleaning up temporary files, removing outdated documents, or assisting in system maintenance. It takes a file path as input and returns a success or error message as output, providing robust error handling and detailed logging along the way. This tool is ideal for applications requiring secure file deletion, automated cleanup processes, or AI-driven file system manipulation with clear user feedback.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/qpd-v-delete  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/qpd-v-delete

## Description

This MCP server, developed by qpd-v, enables AI assistants to safely delete files on the host system. It provides a single 'delete_file' tool that supports both relative and absolute file paths, implementing intelligent path resolution to locate files across multiple potential locations. The server features robust error handling, detailed logging, and clear user feedback. By connecting AI capabilities with low-level file system operations, this implementation empowers AI assistants to perform file management tasks like cleaning up temporary files, removing outdated documents, or assisting in system maintenance. It is particularly useful for applications requiring secure file deletion, automated cleanup processes, or any scenario where an AI system needs to manipulate the file system while maintaining safety and providing clear feedback.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.97
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** monitoring
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/qpd-v-delete)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/qpd-v/mcp-delete>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "qpd-v-delete"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/qpd-v-delete` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/qpd-v-delete/pull`

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