db-delete

Delete a document from the database and update its index.

1|Updated Feb 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/adamrdrew/claude-code-patterns --skill db-delete
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: db-delete
Source: https://github.com/adamrdrew/claude-code-patterns/tree/main/procedural-skills/.claude/skills/db-delete
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/adamrdrew/claude-code-patterns --skill db-delete

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Remove a document from the database and update the index. This Skill orchestrates a careful deletion workflow that ensures the user’s data is handled safely and the index remains accurate.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Coordinated deletion flow: verify the target, determine the correct document, confirm intent, read for backup, delete the file, and update the index.
  • Guardrails and auditability: prompts for confirmation and a clear summary of what will be deleted.
  • End-to-end maintenance: keeps the database and its index in sync during deletions and can handle invalid targets gracefully.

Quick Start

Provide the topic you want to delete and I will verify, back up, delete the document, and refresh the index.

Frequently Asked Questions about db-delete

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely delete a document from a database and keep the index in sync?

To safely delete a document and keep the index in sync, a coordinated workflow verifies the target, backs up the file, removes it, and synchronizes the index to maintain data accuracy.

What happens if I try to delete an invalid document target from the database?

When deleting an invalid document target from the database, the workflow handles the error gracefully by validating existence first and prompting for confirmation before attempting file removal.

Can I back up a file before removing it from the database?

Yes, you can back up a file before removing it from the database because the deletion workflow reads the document to display a backup summary before executing the Bash file removal commands.

How do task management tools coordinate database document deletion steps?

Task management tools coordinate database document deletion by using TaskCreate, TaskUpdate, and TaskList to sequence steps like verifying the target, reading the file, and updating the index.

Do I need Bash commands to remove a document and update its index?

Yes, you need Bash commands to remove a document and update its index, as the workflow relies on Bash for file removal with guardrails while using Read to inspect files beforehand.