Delete a data key
AI agents call delete_data_key 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 | Data key ID |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on a data key, which cannot be undone. In the context of an advertising management system (AdButler), deleting a data key could remove configuration, targeting rules, or audience segment data that campaigns depend on. The blast radius depends on how many campaigns or zones reference that key, but the action itself is destructive and should be classified as such.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_data_key' with description 'Delete a data key' — the verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a data key. 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_data_key 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_data_key: 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_data_key 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_data_key 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_data_key. 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_data_key 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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