delete_app

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

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

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DELETE_APP

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

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

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

amazon-ecs-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  delete_app:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Amazon ECS MCP Server policy for all 10 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name delete_app

Category Destructive

MCP Server Amazon ECS MCP Server MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE AMAZON ECS MCP SERVER TOOLS

Destructive delete_ecs_infrastructure Execute build_and_push_image_to_ecr Execute containerize_app Execute ecs_resource_management Execute ecs_troubleshooting_tool Execute wait_for_service_ready Write create_ecs_infrastructure Read get_deployment_status

View all 10 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like delete_app have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete ACR — Agent Composition Records acknowledge_signal AdButler campaign_bulk_delete_catalog_ad_items

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

delete_app is one of the critical-risk operations in Amazon ECS MCP Server. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the delete_app tool do? +

Deletes a complete Express Mode deployment including service and ECR infrastructure. This tool performs complete cleanup of an Express Mode deployment: 1. Deletes the Express Gateway Service 2. Deletes the ECR CloudFormation stack (ECR repository + IAM role) ## Parameters: - Required: service_arn (ARN of Express Gateway Service) - Required: app_name (Application name used during deployment) ## What Gets Deleted: - Express Gateway Service and all provisioned infrastructure (ALB, target groups, security groups) - CloudFormation stack for ECR resources, including ECR repo and container images ## Returns: Dictionary containing: - service_deletion: Status and details of service deletion - ecr_deletion: Status and details of ECR stack deletion - summary: Overall deletion summary with list of deleted resources - errors: List of any errors encountered ## Usage Examples: ``` # Delete complete deployment delete_app( service_arn="arn:aws:ecs:us-west-2:123456789012:express-service/my-api", app_name="my-app" ) ``` Returns on success: ``` { "service_deletion": { "status": "deleted", "service_arn": "arn:aws:ecs:us-west-2:123456789012:express-service/my-api", "message": "Express Gateway Service deleted successfully" }, "ecr_deletion": { "status": "deleted", "stack_name": "my-app-ecr-infrastructure", "message": "ECR stack deleted successfully", "deleted_resources": [ "ECR repository: my-app-repo", "IAM role: my-app-ecr-push-pull-role" ] }, "summary": { "status": "success", "message": "Successfully deleted Express Mode deployment for my-app", "deleted_resources": [ "Express Gateway Service: arn:aws:ecs:...", "ECR repository: my-app-repo", "IAM role: my-app-ecr-push-pull-role" ] }, "errors": [] } ``` ## Important Notes: - This operation requires WRITE permission (ALLOW_WRITE=true) - Deletion is irreversible - all container images will be deleted - Service deletion may take a few minutes as infrastructure is deprovisioned - If errors occur, partial deletion is possible (check summary for details). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Amazon ECS MCP Server 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_app? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete_app. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Amazon ECS MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is delete_app? +

delete_app 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_app? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_app rule in your Intercept 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_app completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_app. 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_app? +

delete_app is provided by the Amazon ECS MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.ecs-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.