Delete a channel
AI agents call delete_channel to permanently remove resources in AdButler — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id | number | Yes | Channel ID |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool irreversibly deletes a channel resource with no undo capability. Deletion is the hallmark of the Destructive category. While the blast radius depends on the channel's size and dependencies, unauthorized or mistaken deletion of an advertising channel could disrupt campaigns, publisher relationships, and ad serving.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_channel' with description 'Delete a channel'. The word 'delete' explicitly indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a channel. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AdButler MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
delete_channel accepts 1 parameter: id. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_channel: 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 AdButler. Nothing to install.
delete_channel 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 delete_channel 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 delete_channel. 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.
delete_channel is provided by the AdButler MCP server (adbutler/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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