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Delete a file or directory from the sandbox filesystem.

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Basic Usage

from gravixlayer import GravixLayer

client = GravixLayer(api_key="YOUR_API_KEY")

sandbox = client.sandbox.sandboxes.create(template="python-base-v1", timeout=300)
sid = sandbox.sandbox_id

client.sandbox.sandboxes.delete_file(sid, path="/home/user/old_file.txt")

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Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
sandbox_idstringYesSandbox ID
pathstringYesPath to file or directory to delete

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Example: Delete Directory

client.sandbox.sandboxes.delete_file(sid, path="/home/user/temp_folder")

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Safety Notes

  • Permanent deletion: Files cannot be recovered after deletion
  • Directory deletion: Deletes directory and all contents recursively
  • Path validation: Ensure correct path to avoid accidental deletion

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Next Steps

List Files

View remaining files and directories

Write File

Create new files

Make Directory

Create new directories

Upload File

Upload files to sandbox