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# Delete Custom Instructions

DELETE https://api.getzep.com/api/v2/custom-instructions
Content-Type: application/json

Deletes custom instructions for graphs or project wide defaults.

Reference: https://docs-beta.getzep.com/sdk-reference/graph/custom-instructions/delete-custom-instructions

## Request

### Body (application/json)

This endpoint expects an apidata.DeleteCustomInstructionsRequest.

- `graph_ids` (list of string, optional) — Determines which group graphs will have their custom instructions deleted. If no graphs are provided, the project-wide custom instructions will be affected.
- `instruction_names` (list of string, optional) — Unique identifier for the instructions to be deleted. If empty deletes all instructions.
- `user_ids` (list of string, optional) — Determines which user graphs will have their custom instructions deleted. If no users are provided, the project-wide custom instructions will be affected.

## Response

### 200

Instructions deleted successfully

- `message` (string, optional)

## Errors

### 400 Bad Request Error

Bad Request

- `message` (string, optional)

### 404 Not Found Error

Not Found

- `message` (string, optional)

### 500 Internal Server Error

Internal Server Error

- `message` (string, optional)

## Examples

**Request**

```json
{}
```

**Response**

```json
{
  "message": "Custom instructions deleted successfully."
}
```