discord_delete_message

Delete a message (requires confirm=true)

SERVERDiscord SOURCEarrrnmp/discord-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-message.md

WHAT IT DOES

What discord_delete_message does on Discord

AI agents call discord_delete_message to permanently remove resources in Discord, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why discord_delete_message is rated Critical

Message deletion is an irreversible operation that destroys data. While scoped to a single message rather than bulk deletion, it still falls under the Destructive category as it cannot be undone. Severity is high because an AI agent with this tool could delete important communications, records, or evidence, causing reputational or operational harm to a Discord community.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'discord_delete_message' and description states 'Delete a message' — this irreversibly removes data from Discord. The confirmation requirement (confirm=true) indicates the developers recognized the destructive nature.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs discord_delete_message safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Discord, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For discord_delete_message, this is the rule to start with:

discord_delete_message Hidden

discord_delete_message is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "discord_delete_message"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Discord, apply this rule, and every discord_delete_message call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about discord_delete_message

What does the discord_delete_message tool do? +

Delete a message (requires confirm=true). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Discord 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 discord_delete_message? +

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

What risk level is discord_delete_message? +

discord_delete_message 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 discord_delete_message? +

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

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

discord_delete_message is provided by the Discord MCP server (arrrnmp/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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