resources_secrets_delete
Run resources.secrets.delete through the Appaloft application operation catalog. Shared with CLI and HTTP/API.
This record as markdown: /tools/appaloft-mcp/resources-secrets-delete.md
What resources_secrets_delete does on Appaloft
AI agents call resources_secrets_delete to permanently remove resources in Appaloft, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
key | string | Yes | |
exposure | string | — | |
resourceId | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why resources_secrets_delete is rated Critical
Deleting secrets is an irreversible action that removes authentication credentials or sensitive configuration values from a system. Once deleted, secrets cannot be recovered without manual restoration or a backup. This operation has a critical blast radius: unauthorized deletion of secrets can break application authentication, disable integrations, or lock users out of systems.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'resources_secrets_delete' and description explicitly states it 'Run resources.secrets.delete', which indicates deletion of secrets—sensitive authentication/configuration data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs resources_secrets_delete safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Appaloft, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For resources_secrets_delete, this is the rule to start with:
resources_secrets_delete 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 Appaloft, apply this rule, and every resources_secrets_delete call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about resources_secrets_delete
Run resources.secrets.delete through the Appaloft application operation catalog. Shared with CLI and HTTP/API. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Appaloft MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
resources_secrets_delete accepts 3 parameters: key, exposure, resourceId. Required: key, resourceId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Appaloft MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resources_secrets_delete: 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 Appaloft. Nothing to install.
resources_secrets_delete 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 resources_secrets_delete 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 resources_secrets_delete. 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.
resources_secrets_delete is provided by the Appaloft MCP server (@appaloft/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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