data_delete_item
Delete an item permanently. May return reason:\
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What data_delete_item does on Open Mcp Apps
AI agents call data_delete_item to permanently remove resources in Open Mcp Apps, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why data_delete_item is rated Critical
Permanently deletes data irreversibly; cannot be undone by the tool user.
From the tool's definition Delete an item permanently. May return reason.
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The rule that runs data_delete_item safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Open Mcp Apps, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For data_delete_item, this is the rule to start with:
data_delete_item is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Open Mcp Apps, apply this rule, and every data_delete_item call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about data_delete_item
Delete an item permanently. May return reason:\. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Open Mcp Apps MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Open Mcp Apps MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for data_delete_item: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Open Mcp Apps. Nothing to install.
data_delete_item is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the data_delete_item rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for data_delete_item. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
data_delete_item is provided by the Open Mcp Apps MCP server (@2nd1st/open-mcp-apps). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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