delete_schedule
AI agents call delete_schedule to permanently remove resources in Awslabs Valkey — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool performs deletion, which is the defining characteristic of the Destructive category. While the empty description limits certainty about the exact scope and impact, 'delete' operations on infrastructure schedules typically cannot be easily undone and could disrupt operational continuity.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_schedule' with no descriptive text provided. The 'delete' verb combined with 'schedule' (likely a scheduled task/operation in ElastiCache/MemoryDB context) indicates irreversible deletion of configuration or operational state.
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delete_schedule. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Awslabs Valkey MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Awslabs Valkey MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_schedule: 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 Awslabs Valkey. Nothing to install.
delete_schedule 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 delete_schedule 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 delete_schedule. 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.
delete_schedule is provided by the Awslabs Valkey MCP server (awslabs.valkey-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.