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What reset_terms_signatures does on AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server
AI agents call reset_terms_signatures to permanently remove resources in AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why reset_terms_signatures is rated Critical
This tool performs a destructive operation that cannot be undone—resetting terms/signatures for all users simultaneously. The scope (ALL users) and irreversible nature (reset, not update or modify reversibly) make this the most severe category. Confidence is high despite terse description because the verb 'reset' in conjunction with 'ALL users' clearly indicates destructive intent with maximum blast radius.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'reset_terms_signatures' combined with description 'Reset ALL users' indicates irreversible bulk action affecting all user accounts.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs reset_terms_signatures safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For reset_terms_signatures, this is the rule to start with:
reset_terms_signatures 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every reset_terms_signatures call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about reset_terms_signatures
Reset ALL users. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reset_terms_signatures: 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 AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.
reset_terms_signatures 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 reset_terms_signatures 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 reset_terms_signatures. 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.
reset_terms_signatures is provided by the AIquila — Nextcloud MCP Server MCP server (elgorro/aiquila). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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