# Delete

Delete removes stored memory explicitly.

## When to Delete

* user-requested data removal
* invalid or unsafe memory content
* namespace reset during migrations or test setup

## Delete vs. Decay

* Use decay for natural long-term pruning.
* Use delete when you need immediate removal.

Deletion is permanent.

For implementation examples in all supported languages, see [Deleting Memories](https://tinyhumans.gitbook.io/neocortex/developers/sdk-functions/deleting-memories).
