delete_app · AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_app does on AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server

AI agents call delete_app to permanently remove resources in AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why delete_app needs a policy

This tool performs irreversible deletion of an app resource in AWS. Even without detailed documentation, the 'delete_app' name in the AWS CCAPI context is a strong signal for a destructive operation that cannot be undone. The lack of descriptive text slightly reduces confidence from maximum, but the semantic meaning is unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_app' combined with AWS Cloud Control API context indicates irreversible deletion of an application resource.

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Questions about delete_app

What does the delete_app tool do? +

delete_app. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) 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 delete_app? +

Register the AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_app: 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 AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_app? +

delete_app 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 delete_app? +

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

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

delete_app is provided by the AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.ccapi-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.