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Overview

The delete_knowledge_base function permanently deletes a knowledge base and all its documents from the system.

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Function Signature

pub async fn delete_knowledge_base(knowledge_base_id: &str) -> Result<()>

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Parameters

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knowledge_base_id
&str
required
The unique identifier of the knowledge base to delete

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Return Value

Returns Result<()> indicating success or failure.

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Basic Usage

use wacht::api::knowledge_bases::*;

delete_knowledge_base("52057194421551105").await?;
println!("Knowledge base deleted successfully");

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Error Handling

match delete_knowledge_base("52057194421551105").await {
    Ok(()) => {
        println!("Knowledge base deleted successfully");
    }
    Err(Error::Api { status, message, .. }) => {
        match status.as_u16() {
            404 => println!("Knowledge base not found"),
            403 => println!("Access denied: {}", message),
            409 => println!("Cannot delete knowledge base in use: {}", message),
            _ => println!("API error {}: {}", status, message),
        }
    }
    Err(e) => println!("Request failed: {}", e),
}

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Important Notes

  • This operation is irreversible
  • All documents and embeddings will be permanently deleted
  • Knowledge bases in use by active agents cannot be deleted
  • You must have appropriate permissions to delete knowledge bases

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Rate Limits

  • Delete operations: 20 requests per minute
  • Burst limit: 5 requests per second