• CLEANUP
  • AUDIT
  • REVIEW
  • SAFETY

How to delete temporary files with your AI

Connect Uploadcare to your agent to automate storage cleanup. Once connected, your AI handles finding and purging junk files.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to delete temporary Uploadcare files?

Your agent uses Uploadcare tools to scan your account and identify outdated uploads. It then removes them in batches to free up space. You'll see the exact process and results below.

Storage outcomes

Where your files land

The results of your cleanup request.

CLEANUP

Cleared storage space

The agent removes files that no longer serve a purpose. You get a cleaner account without manual clicking.

AUDIT

File inventory list

The agent pulls a full list of your current uploads. You can review what's taking up space before deciding to delete anything.

REVIEW

Human oversight

The agent shows you the files it intends to delete. You decide whether to approve the batch or skip specific items.

SAFETY

Protected assets

The agent only targets files that meet your specific age or name criteria. Your essential assets stay untouched.

The workflow

What your AI does when the cleanup request arrives.

The agent moves from scanning your account to executing the deletion based on your instructions.

  1. Scan uploads

    The agent looks through your Uploadcare account to see every file currently stored.

    list_files

  2. Identify junk

    The agent compares file metadata against your rules, like age or specific naming patterns, to find temporary files.

    list_files

  3. Confirm selection

    The agent shows you the list of files it found so you can verify they are actually temporary.

    list_files

  4. Purge files

    Once you give the green light, the agent removes the selected files in one go.

    batch_delete_files

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the cleanup process.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific file names or age limits to match your actual needs.

Uploadcare Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RS376pYDviRvb1vXMkcu1WIGTbWPcfxL77nDCRw1/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 — Uploadcare capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "uploadcare-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_RS376pYDviRvb1vXMkcu1WIGTbWPcfxL77nDCRw1/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all files in my Uploadcare account so I can see what's there.

  • Find all temporary files in Uploadcare that are older than 30 days.

  • Show me the files in Uploadcare that have 'temp' in their name.

  • Delete the following batch of files from Uploadcare: [file_id_1, file_id_2].

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Start here

Connect Uploadcare once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted and secure, and you can immediately start managing files through your agent.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Will the AI delete my important files by accident?

    No. The agent only deletes files that match the specific criteria you provide. You always have the chance to review the list before the deletion happens.

  • 02

    Can the AI upload new files to my account?

    No. This specific setup only allows the agent to list and delete files.

  • 03

    Does the AI delete files permanently?

    Yes. When the agent uses the batch delete tool, those files are removed from Uploadcare.

  • 04

    Can I ask the AI to rename my files?

    No. There is no tool available in this connector to modify file names or metadata.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which files are temporary?

    The AI uses the file metadata, such as upload date or filename, to identify files that meet your definition of 'temporary'.

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

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