• COST SAVINGS
  • COMPLIANCE
  • ORGANIZATION
  • HUMAN REVIEW

How to automate storage cleanup with your AI

Connect your AI to Backblaze B2 to manage file versions and bucket contents. Once connected, your agent handles the heavy lifting of finding and removing unnecessary data.

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Short answer

How do I automate storage cleanup with my AI?

Your AI scans your B2 buckets to find old file versions or specific files that need to be hidden or deleted. It then executes the cleanup based on your instructions. You'll see the specific steps and commands below.

Cleanup outcomes.

Where your data lands.

The AI organizes your storage into these specific states.

COST SAVINGS

Purged old versions

The AI identifies and removes outdated file versions. This keeps your storage footprint small and your monthly bill low.

COMPLIANCE

Hidden sensitive files

Your agent can hide specific files from view. This helps you meet data privacy requirements without deleting everything.

ORGANIZATION

Clean bucket lists

The AI clears out clutter by removing files that no longer serve a purpose. You get a clean, manageable file structure.

HUMAN REVIEW

Pending deletions

The AI flags files for removal. You decide which specific versions or files are safe to delete before the action is final.

The workflow

What your AI does when the cleanup request arrives.

The AI moves from scanning your buckets to executing specific file management tasks.

  1. Scan buckets

    The AI looks through your B2 account to see what buckets exist.

    list_buckets

  2. Identify targets

    Your agent finds specific files or old versions that match your cleanup criteria.

    list_file_names

  3. Hide data

    If you want to keep files but make them invisible to standard views, the AI marks them accordingly.

    hide_file

  4. Remove versions

    The AI deletes specific old versions of files to reclaim space.

    delete_file_version

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your cleanup task.

Starting points

These are starting points. Swap out the bucket names or file patterns with your actual B2 data.

Backblaze B2 Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5a3X16pxhWkIfWLEFFNd17FkP9i7b4YBIqYHMeDV/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Backblaze B2 capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backblaze-b2-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5a3X16pxhWkIfWLEFFNd17FkP9i7b4YBIqYHMeDV/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the files in my 'production-logs' bucket so I can see what's there.

  • Find all old versions of files in the 'user-uploads' bucket and tell me how much space they take.

  • Hide all files in the 'archive' bucket that start with 'temp_'.

  • Delete the oldest version of every file in my 'backups' bucket.

  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Start here

Connect Backblaze B2 once, then ask.

You only need to link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start giving commands to your AI client.

Connect Backblaze B2 to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI delete my entire bucket?

    No. The AI can only delete specific file versions or hide files. It cannot delete a bucket itself.

  • 02

    Will the AI delete files without asking me?

    The AI follows your direct instructions. If you tell it to delete a version, it will do it. You should always review the file list it provides before confirming a deletion.

  • 03

    Can the AI create new files in B2?

    No. This MCP is designed for managing and cleaning up existing data, not for uploading or creating new files.

  • 04

    How does the AI know which files are old?

    The AI uses the file metadata it retrieves to identify versions based on the timestamps you specify in your prompt.

  • 05

    Does the AI handle my B2 API keys?

    Yes, Vinkius manages your connection securely so your AI client can use the tools without you manually handling keys every time.

  • More questions about Backblaze B2? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Backblaze B2 Connector can do

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