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# Delete Keyword Watchlist

> Delete a watchlist and all related data permanently

Permanently delete a keyword watchlist and all associated posts and data.

<Note>
  **Platform: LinkedIn.** This deletes a LinkedIn keyword watchlist. Reddit watchlists are deleted with [`DELETE /api-reddit-watchlist`](/docs/api-reference/watchlist/reddit/delete). Deleting one platform's watchlist never touches its twin on the other platform.
</Note>

<Warning>
  Deleting a watchlist is permanent and cannot be undone. All associated posts
  and data will be removed.
</Warning>

## Query Parameters

<ParamField query="id" type="string" required>
  Watchlist ID to delete
</ParamField>

<RequestExample>
  ```bash cURL theme={null}
  curl -X DELETE \
    "https://api.outx.ai/api-keyword-watchlist?id=550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000" \
    -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
  ```

  ```javascript JavaScript theme={null}
  const watchlistId = "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000";
  const response = await fetch(
    `https://api.outx.ai/api-keyword-watchlist?id=${watchlistId}`,
    {
      method: "DELETE",
      headers: { "x-api-key": "YOUR_API_KEY" },
    }
  );
  ```

  ```python Python theme={null}
  import requests

  watchlist_id = '550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000'
  url = f'https://api.outx.ai/api-keyword-watchlist?id={watchlist_id}'
  headers = {'x-api-key': 'YOUR_API_KEY'}

  response = requests.delete(url, headers=headers)
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json Response theme={null}
  {
    "id": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000",
    "deleted": true,
    "message": "Watchlist and all related data deleted successfully"
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

## Response Fields

<ResponseField name="id" type="string">
  ID of the deleted watchlist
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="deleted" type="boolean">
  Whether the deletion was successful
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="message" type="string">
  Success message
</ResponseField>

## Error Responses

| Status Code | Error Message                        | Description                                  |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| 400         | Missing required parameter: id       | Watchlist ID is required                     |
| 401         | Unauthorized                         | Invalid or missing API key                   |
| 403         | Access denied                        | Trying to delete watchlist from another team |
| 404         | Watchlist not found or access denied | Watchlist ID doesn't exist                   |

## Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Is deleting a keyword watchlist reversible?">
    No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. Once you delete a keyword watchlist, the watchlist configuration and all associated data are removed. If you want to temporarily stop tracking, consider using the update endpoint to set `disable: true` instead.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens to the posts that were already collected?">
    All posts associated with the deleted watchlist are permanently removed. If you need to preserve historical data, export or save the posts via the Posts API before deleting the watchlist.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>