# contacts_delete

> Permanently delete a contact.

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

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `contact_id` | string | Yes | UUID of the contact to delete. Use [`contacts_get`](/tools/contacts/contacts_get) first to verify. |

## Example prompts

- "Permanently delete the duplicate contact card for Sarah Kim that got imported twice."
- "Delete that archived test contact for good, but double-check with me before removing it."

## Safety

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