This skill enables agents to delete or archive secrets in 1Password using the
op
CLI. It supports permanent deletion for items no longer needed and archiving for items that might need to be recovered later.
The skill assumes the
op
CLI is installed and the user is already authenticated.
| Operation | Use Case |
|---|
| Delete Item | Permanently remove an item from 1Password |
| Archive Item | Move an item to Archive for potential recovery |
Determine what the user wants to delete or archive:
-
Identify the target item:
- Item name or ID
- Vault location (if known or ambiguous)
-
Identify the operation type:
- Permanent deletion (item removed completely)
- Archive (item moved to Archive, recoverable)
-
Assess the situation:
- Is the credential compromised? (permanent delete recommended)
- Might the item be needed later? (archive recommended)
- Is this a cleanup of test/duplicate items? (permanent delete)
-
Clarify if needed:
- If item name is ambiguous, ask for vault or use item ID
- If operation type is unclear, recommend archive as safer option
Before executing a destructive operation, confirm with the user:
-
For permanent deletion:
- Warn that this action cannot be undone
- Confirm the correct item is targeted
- Suggest archive as alternative if appropriate
-
For archiving:
- Confirm the item will be moved to Archive
- Explain that archived items can be restored via 1Password app
Based on the context assessment, execute the appropriate
op
command.
See op CLI Delete Command Reference for complete command syntax.
Permanent deletion:
op item delete "<item-name>"
Permanent deletion from specific vault:
op item delete "<item-name>" --vault "<vault>"
Archive item:
op item delete "<item-name>" --archive
Archive from specific vault:
op item delete "<item-name>" --vault "<vault>" --archive
Common errors and resolutions:
| Error | Resolution |
|---|
item not found
| Verify item name, try listing items in vault |
vault not found
| List available vaults with op vault list
|
more than one item matches
| Use item ID instead of name, or specify vault with --vault
|
permission denied
| Verify vault access permissions |
- op CLI Delete Command Reference - Complete command syntax for delete and archive operations