delete_study
AI agents call delete_study to permanently remove resources in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool name contains the verb 'delete', which is explicitly listed in the Destructive category definition as an action that irreversibly removes data and cannot be undone. Despite the empty description providing no additional context, the semantic meaning of 'delete' is unambiguous. In an AWS IoT SiteWise context, deleting a study would remove data or configuration that cannot be recovered without backups.
From the tool's definition Tool named 'delete_study' with empty description. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible data removal.
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delete_study. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_study: 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 IoT SiteWise MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_study is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_study 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_study. 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.
delete_study is provided by the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.aws-iot-sitewise-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.