Content Type - Delete Search Index

Deletes an Azure AI Search index previously created for this Content Type, removing all associated search and retrieval capabilities.

Remarks

The Delete Search Index command permanently removes the Azure AI Search index (and any associated chunked/RAG index) for a Content Type that has a local Indexing Behavior with an existing index.

When to Use

• Use this command when a Content Type is being retired, reconfigured, or no longer requires search and retrieval features.
• Run the command before recreating an index with a new schema, or when cleaning up unused indexes to free Azure service capacity.

Requirements

• The command is enabled only for Content Types with a valid, local Indexing Behavior that currently has an associated search index.

How It Works

• The command deletes the Azure AI Search index defined by the Indexing Behavior for the selected Content Type.
• If chunked (RAG) indexing is enabled, the associated chunked index is also deleted.
• All index mappings and related state are removed from the Grooper database.
• If the DeleteSavedQueries property is enabled, any saved queries and chat sessions associated with the index are also deleted.

Usage Scenarios

• Remove search and retrieval features for a document type that is no longer in use.
• Clean up Azure AI Search service resources before migrating or reconfiguring search indexes.
• Prepare to recreate an index with a new schema or configuration.

> Note: This operation is irreversible. Once deleted, all search and retrieval capabilities for the affected Content Type are lost until a new index is created and documents are re-indexed.

Deleting a search index is a critical operation that should be performed with care, as it impacts all search, retrieval, and AI-powered features for the associated Content Type.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Delete Saved Queries	Boolean	►	If enabled, deletes saved queries and chat sessions associated with the search index. DefaultFalse The Delete Saved Queries property controls whether any saved queries and chat sessions linked to the deleted search index are also removed from the system when the Delete Search Index command is executed. Set this property to true to ensure that all saved searches, user queries, and chat history associated with the index are permanently deleted along with the index itself. Set to false to retain saved queries and chat sessions, even after the index is removed. This may be useful if you plan to recreate the index with the same name and want to preserve user search history. Usage Guidance Enable this option when performing a full cleanup or retiring a Content Type to prevent orphaned or obsolete saved queries. Disable if you intend to recreate the index and wish to maintain continuity for users' saved searches and chat sessions. > Note: Deleting saved queries is irreversible. Once removed, all associated search and chat history for the index is lost.

See Also

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