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# categoryDelete Mutation

Deletes a category.

Requires the MANAGE\_PRODUCTS permission.

```graphql
categoryDelete(
  id: ID!
): CategoryDelete
```

Details

```graphql
type CategoryDelete {
  productErrors: [ProductError!]! @deprecated
  errors: [ProductError!]!
  category: Category
}
```

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### Arguments

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#### [`id`](#id) ● [`ID!`](/api-reference/miscellaneous/scalars/id.md)

ID of a category to delete.

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### Type

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#### [`CategoryDelete`](/api-reference/products/objects/category-delete.md)

Deletes a category.

Requires the MANAGE\_PRODUCTS permission.