Backend workflow for deleting unattached files

myflappd · 2020-12-31T05:56:54.153Z

I added Clearbit logo plugin and it works fine. The problem is everytime the page loads it saves the file of all the logos. I tried running a backend workflow but since its not attached to any data type I can’t run it.
Can someone suggest how can a backed workflow to delete these files? All the file names have a common name: [Domain].

boston85719 · 2020-12-31T15:37:09.957Z

Are they stored in your database or just in the file manager?

myflappd · 2020-12-31T15:37:32.540Z

Just in the file manager. Around 6000 in number so manually deleting is painful.

boston85719 · 2020-12-31T15:43:45.333Z

do the URLs contain the word Domain?

It might be possible to do a :contains Domain for specifying the URL…I have no idea though

I think deleting from the file manager using workflows only is possible when it is stored in the DB or attached to a thing

myflappd · 2020-12-31T15:46:04.444Z

These images do have ‘domain’ in the file name. I tried it but I am new to back end workflow so not sure if I am not doing it right or it doesn’t work. I am not even sure how to trigger the workflow at it requires a specific datatype in the trigger.

Thanks for responding btw😀 I know it’s a tough one.

boston85719 · 2020-12-31T15:55:42.108Z

I don’t really think this is possible.

Give support an email…maybe hearing from another user about the lack of features in file manager will help spur on some improvements.

myflappd · 2020-12-31T16:11:14.534Z

I plan to do that but just wanted to be sure before reaching out.