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bb_delete

Delete Bitbucket resources. Returns TOON format by default. Output format: TOON (default) or JSON (outputFormat: "json") Common operations: 1. Delete branch: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/refs/branches/{branch_name} 2. Delete PR comment: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{pr_id}/co...

Risk signalsAccepts file system path (path)

Part of the Atlassian Bitbucket server.

bb_delete can permanently delete data in Atlassian Bitbucket, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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

Without a policy, an AI agent could call bb_delete in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Atlassian Bitbucket. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "bb_delete"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access bb_delete gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so bb_delete only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the bb_delete tool do? +

Delete Bitbucket resources. Returns TOON format by default. Output format: TOON (default) or JSON (outputFormat: "json") Common operations: 1. Delete branch: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/refs/branches/{branch_name} 2. Delete PR comment: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{pr_id}/comments/{comment_id} 3. Decline PR: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/decline 4. Remove PR approval: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo}/pullrequests/{id}/approve 5. Delete repository: /repositories/{workspace}/{repo} (caution: irreversible) Note: Most DELETE endpoints return 204 No Content on success. The /2.0 prefix is added automatically. API reference: https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/bitbucket/rest/. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Atlassian Bitbucket 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 bb_delete? +

Register the Atlassian Bitbucket MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for bb_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 Atlassian Bitbucket. Nothing to install.

What risk level is bb_delete? +

bb_delete 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 bb_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bb_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.

How do I block bb_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for bb_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.

What MCP server provides bb_delete? +

bb_delete is provided by the Atlassian Bitbucket MCP server (@aashari/mcp-server-atlassian-bitbucket). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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