# clients_delete

> Permanently delete a client.

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Permanently delete a client. This is IRREVERSIBLE - the client will be hidden from all views including archived. Only use for test data or duplicate records. For normal cleanup, use [`clients_archive`](/tools/clients/clients_archive) instead which is reversible. Returns confirmation of the deletion.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `client_id` | string | Yes | UUID of the client to delete. Use [`clients_get`](/tools/clients/clients_get) first to verify. |

## Example prompts

- "Permanently delete that duplicate client record we just archived for Maria Garcia."
- "Delete the test client from onboarding for good, but double-check with me before deleting."

## Safety

**Irreversible.** This action cannot be undone. Claude should always confirm with you before running it.