Delete file from Gemini File Search

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Has anyone implemented automation for updating or deleting files in a Gemini File Search namespace? For example, if a file is deleted from Google Drive, it should automatically be removed from the namespace. If you have a solution or example, please share it.

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Hello @xGarnet

According to the Google documentation File Search  |  Gemini API  |  Google AI for Developers

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Files are automatically deleted after 48 hours..
However, there is also an endpoint that allows you to delete a file manually:

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As for the implementation, there is a great video I watched recently that explains the whole process:

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