Bulk Delete Files

## Bulk Delete Files Moves multiple files to **trash** in a single request. This performs a **soft delete**, allowing the files to be restored later if needed. **Method:** `POST` **URL:** `{{base_url}}/files/bulk-delete` --- ## Authentication This endpoint requires authentication. - **Recommended:** Bearer token in the `Authorization` header: ``` http Authorization: Bearer {{access_token}} ``` Notes: - If your collection/folder already sets auth, this request can **inherit auth**. - Ensure `{{access_token}}` is a valid, non-expired token. --- ## Headers | Header | Value | | --- | --- | | `Content-Type` | `application/json` | | `Authorization` | `Bearer {{access_token}}` | --- ## Required variables Set these variables at the **environment** or **collection** level: | Variable | Required | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | `base_url` | Yes | Base API URL (e.g. `https://app.getgabs.com/partners/wp-gallery/manage`) | | `access_token` | Yes | Access token used to authorize the request | --- ## Body (raw JSON) Send the request body as **raw JSON**. | Field | Type | Required | Description | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | `file_ids` | array | Yes | Array of file IDs to move to trash | Example body: ``` json { "file_ids": [ 37 ] } ``` Notes: - You can include **one or multiple file IDs** in the array. - All specified files will be **moved to trash**. --- ## Sample request ``` bash curl --request POST "{{base_url}}/files/bulk-delete" \ --header "Authorization: Bearer {{access_token}}" \ --header "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data '{ "file_ids": [37] }' ``` --- ## Sample success response A successful request typically returns **HTTP 200 OK**. ``` json { "success": true, "message": "1 file(s) moved to trash" } ``` --- ## Common errors - **400 Bad Request** - Missing `file_ids` - Invalid file ID format - **401 Unauthorized / 403 Forbidden** - Missing/invalid `Authorization` header - Expired `{{access_token}}` - **404 Not Found** - One or more files do not exist --- ## Notes - This endpoint performs a **soft delete** on multiple files. - The files are **not permanently deleted** and can be restored using the **Restore File from Trash** endpoint. - To **permanently remove files**, use the **Permanently Delete File** endpoint. - This endpoint is useful for **bulk operations in file managers or gallery interfaces**.