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influxdb3 delete

The influxdb3 delete command deletes a resource such as a cache, a database, or a table.

Usage

influxdb3 delete <SUBCOMMAND>

Subcommands

SubcommandDescription
databaseDelete a database
last_cacheDelete a last value cache
distinct_cacheDelete a metadata cache
tableDelete a table from a database
tokenDelete an authorization token from the server
triggerDelete a trigger for the processing engine
helpPrint command help or the help of a subcommand

Options

OptionDescription
-h--helpPrint help information
--help-allPrint detailed help information

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