delete_datastore

Delete a data store from AWS HealthImaging.

SERVERAWS SOURCE@awslabs/mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_datastore does on AWS

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

RISK

Why delete_datastore is rated Critical

Deletion of a data store is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone. This falls squarely into the Destructive category as it permanently removes data. The severity is high because deleting a data store in a healthcare imaging system could result in loss of critical medical data, affecting patient care and compliance.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_datastore' and description states 'Delete a data store from AWS HealthImaging'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'data store' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_datastore safely

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

delete_datastore Hidden

delete_datastore 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": [
    "delete_datastore"
  ]
}

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_datastore

What does the delete_datastore tool do? +

Delete a data store from AWS HealthImaging. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AWS 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_datastore? +

Register the AWS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_datastore: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_datastore? +

delete_datastore 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_datastore? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_datastore 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_datastore completely? +

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

delete_datastore is provided by the AWS MCP server (@awslabs/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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