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delete-serverless-cache

Delete an Amazon ElastiCache serverless cache. This tool deletes a specified serverless cache from your AWS account. The cache must exist and be in a deletable state. Parameters: serverless_cache_name (str): Name of the serverless cache to delete. final_snapshot_name (Optional[str]): Na...

Part of the AWS ElastiCache MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents may call delete-serverless-cache to permanently remove or destroy resources in AWS ElastiCache MCP Server. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete-serverless-cache in a loop, permanently destroying resources in AWS ElastiCache MCP Server. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept 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.

aws-elasticache-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  delete-serverless-cache:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full AWS ElastiCache MCP Server policy for all 39 tools.

Tool Name delete-serverless-cache
Category Destructive
Risk Level Critical

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Agents calling destructive-class tools like delete-serverless-cache have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

delete-serverless-cache is one of the critical-risk operations in AWS ElastiCache MCP Server. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the delete-serverless-cache tool do? +

Delete an Amazon ElastiCache serverless cache. This tool deletes a specified serverless cache from your AWS account. The cache must exist and be in a deletable state. Parameters: serverless_cache_name (str): Name of the serverless cache to delete. final_snapshot_name (Optional[str]): Name of the final snapshot to create before deletion. Returns: Dict containing the deletion response or error information.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AWS ElastiCache 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-serverless-cache? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete-serverless-cache. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AWS ElastiCache MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is delete-serverless-cache? +

delete-serverless-cache 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-serverless-cache? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete-serverless-cache rule in your Intercept 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-serverless-cache completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete-serverless-cache. 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-serverless-cache? +

delete-serverless-cache is provided by the AWS ElastiCache MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.elasticache-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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