proxmox_delete_snapshot

A destructive tool on the MCP Proxmox MCP server.

SERVERMCP Proxmox Server SOURCEbsahane/mcp-proxmox

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/bsahane-mcp-proxmox/proxmox-delete-snapshot.md

WHAT IT DOES

What proxmox_delete_snapshot does on MCP Proxmox Server

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

RISK

Why proxmox_delete_snapshot is rated Critical

Snapshot deletion is a destructive operation that cannot be undone. Misuse by an AI agent could permanently lose recovery points for critical virtual machines, breaking disaster recovery, rollback capability, and compliance requirements. In virtualized infrastructure, snapshots are essential safety mechanisms; their deletion has severe blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'proxmox_delete_snapshot' — the verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal. Server description mentions 'snapshots' as a managed resource, confirming this tool deletes VM/LXC snapshots in Proxmox infrastructure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs proxmox_delete_snapshot safely

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

proxmox_delete_snapshot Hidden

proxmox_delete_snapshot 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": [
    "proxmox_delete_snapshot"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about proxmox_delete_snapshot

What does the proxmox_delete_snapshot tool do? +

proxmox_delete_snapshot is a destructive tool on the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Proxmox 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 proxmox_delete_snapshot? +

Register the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for proxmox_delete_snapshot: 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 MCP Proxmox Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is proxmox_delete_snapshot? +

proxmox_delete_snapshot 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 proxmox_delete_snapshot? +

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

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

proxmox_delete_snapshot is provided by the MCP Proxmox Server MCP server (bsahane/mcp-proxmox). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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