cdp_delete_alert_def

Delete an alert definition

SERVERCDP MCP Server SOURCEatharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/atharva-joshi77-cdp-mcp/cdp-delete-alert-def.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cdp_delete_alert_def does on CDP MCP Server

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

RISK

Why cdp_delete_alert_def is rated Critical

The tool performs a deletion operation that cannot be undone. Once an alert definition is deleted, it is permanently removed from the system. This matches the Destructive category definition: 'irreversibly deletes or overwrites data, or actions that cannot be undone.' The severity is high because deleting alert definitions could disrupt monitoring and alerting workflows for business-critical operations, affecting…

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete an alert definition' — this is an irreversible operation that removes a configured alert definition from the CDP system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cdp_delete_alert_def safely

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

cdp_delete_alert_def Hidden

cdp_delete_alert_def 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": [
    "cdp_delete_alert_def"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about cdp_delete_alert_def

What does the cdp_delete_alert_def tool do? +

Delete an alert definition. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the CDP 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 cdp_delete_alert_def? +

Register the CDP MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cdp_delete_alert_def: 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 CDP MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cdp_delete_alert_def? +

cdp_delete_alert_def 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 cdp_delete_alert_def? +

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

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

cdp_delete_alert_def is provided by the CDP MCP Server MCP server (atharva-joshi77/cdp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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