---
title: "Delete a highlight"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/v1/articles/{id}/highlights/{highlightId}"
tags: ["Highlights"]
---

# Delete a highlight

`DELETE /api/v1/articles/{id}/highlights/{highlightId}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://feednest.com`
- URL: `https://feednest.com/api/v1/articles/{id}/highlights/{highlightId}`
- Auth: HTTP bearer

Deletes one highlight by id. The highlight must belong to the authenticated user. Requires the `write` scope.

## Path parameters

- `id` string, uuid, required
- `highlightId` string, uuid, required

## Response `200`

Highlight deleted

- ActionResponse
  - `success` true, required

## Other responses

- `401`: Missing or invalid API key
- `403`: Insufficient permissions or subscription required
- `404`: Resource not found
- `429`: Rate limit exceeded

---

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