delete_field
Destructive
Delete a field from an Airtable table using its ID and expected name. Deletion is irreversible and blocked if dependencies exist unless force is enabled.
Instructions
Delete a field from an Airtable table. Requires fieldId AND expectedName as a safety guard — deletion is refused if the name does not match. ⚠️ Irreversible: deleted field data is permanently lost and cannot be recovered. Always checks downstream dependencies first (formula fields, lookups, rollups referencing this field); returns dependency info without deleting unless force=true.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| appId | Yes | The Airtable base/application ID | |
| fieldId | Yes | The field/column ID to delete (e.g. "fldXXX") | |
| expectedName | Yes | The expected name of the field. Must match exactly or deletion is refused. | |
| force | No | When true, delete even if the field has downstream dependencies (other fields referencing it). Default: false. | |
| debug | No | When true, include raw Airtable response in output for diagnostics |