How to delete contacts with the API?

Create a webhook in your automation tool.

Choose the trigger: person-custom-custom-field-updated.

Configure it to trigger when a specific condition is met (e.g. a custom field indicates the contact should be deleted).

Add a second step: Custom Request.

Set the method to DELETE.

Use the API endpoint to delete a person:

Replace {personId} with the actual ID of the contact, which you get from the first step.

Map the ID dynamically.

In the headers, set Authorization to:

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your real API key from your folk account settings.