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delete_list

DELETE /v1/lists/{object_type}/{list_slug}. System lists cannot be deleted.

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delete_list can permanently delete data in DataMerge MCP, 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 delete_list to permanently remove or destroy resources in DataMerge MCP. 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 delete_list in a loop, permanently destroying resources in DataMerge MCP. 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": [
    "delete_list"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_list 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 delete_list 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 delete_list tool do? +

DELETE /v1/lists/{object_type}/{list_slug}. System lists cannot be deleted.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DataMerge MCP 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 delete_list? +

Register the DataMerge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_list: 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 DataMerge MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_list? +

delete_list 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 delete_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_list 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 delete_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_list. 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 delete_list? +

delete_list is provided by the DataMerge MCP server (https://mcp.datamerge.ai). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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