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vast_delete_placement

Delete a VAST placement

Part of the AdButler server.

vast_delete_placement can permanently delete data in AdButler, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call vast_delete_placement to permanently remove or destroy resources in AdButler. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call vast_delete_placement in a loop, permanently destroying resources in AdButler. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "vast_delete_placement"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access vast_delete_placement gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so vast_delete_placement only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the vast_delete_placement tool do? +

Delete a VAST placement. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on vast_delete_placement? +

Register the AdButler MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for vast_delete_placement: 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.

What risk level is vast_delete_placement? +

vast_delete_placement is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit vast_delete_placement? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vast_delete_placement 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.

How do I block vast_delete_placement completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for vast_delete_placement. 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.

What MCP server provides vast_delete_placement? +

vast_delete_placement 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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