This record as markdown: /tools/adbutler/vast42-delete-resource.md
What vast42_delete_resource does on AdButler
AI agents call vast42_delete_resource 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 | VAST 4.2 resource ID |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why vast42_delete_resource is rated Critical
The tool performs irreversible deletion of VAST resources. In an advertising management system, deleting VAST resources (ad templates, configurations, or metadata) destroys data that cannot be undone. This meets the Destructive category definition. Severity is high because accidental deletion of active advertising resources could disrupt campaigns and cause business impact, though it is not directly Financial.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a VAST 4.2 resource'. VAST (Video Ad Serving Template) resources are production advertising assets that, once deleted, cannot be recovered.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs vast42_delete_resource safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AdButler, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For vast42_delete_resource, this is the rule to start with:
vast42_delete_resource 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 AdButler, apply this rule, and every vast42_delete_resource call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about vast42_delete_resource
Delete a VAST 4.2 resource. 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.
vast42_delete_resource 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 vast42_delete_resource: 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.
vast42_delete_resource 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 vast42_delete_resource 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 vast42_delete_resource. 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.
vast42_delete_resource 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.
More on AdButler, and thousands of servers like it.
Across the catalogue