sandbox_files_delete

Delete a file or directory inside the sandbox. Pass recursive=true to remove a non-empty directory.

SERVEREasyBits SOURCE@easybits.cloud/mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cloud-easybits-easybits/sandbox-files-delete.md

WHAT IT DOES

What sandbox_files_delete does on EasyBits

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

RISK

Why sandbox_files_delete is rated Critical

Irreversibly deletes files or directories; cannot be undone once executed.

From the tool's definition Delete a file or directory inside the sandbox. Pass recursive=true to remove a non-empty directory.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs sandbox_files_delete safely

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

sandbox_files_delete Hidden

sandbox_files_delete 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": [
    "sandbox_files_delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about sandbox_files_delete

What does the sandbox_files_delete tool do? +

Delete a file or directory inside the sandbox. Pass recursive=true to remove a non-empty directory. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the EasyBits 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 sandbox_files_delete? +

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

What risk level is sandbox_files_delete? +

sandbox_files_delete 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 sandbox_files_delete? +

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

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

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

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