# leads_delete

> Permanently delete a lead.

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

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `lead_id` | string | Yes | UUID of the lead to delete. Use [`leads_get`](/tools/leads/leads_get) first to verify. |

## Example prompts

- "Permanently delete that duplicate lead record for Maria Garcia."
- "Delete the test lead I created earlier, but double-check with me before removing it permanently."

## Safety

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