delete
Delete a data item by ID from a dataset
Part of the Cognee MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents may call delete to permanently remove or destroy resources in Cognee. 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.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DELETE
Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Cognee. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.
tools:
delete:
rules:
- action: deny
reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"See the full Cognee policy for all 7 tools.
DETAILS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the delete tool do?
Delete a data item by ID from a dataset. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Cognee 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?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Cognee MCP server.
What risk level is delete?
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 delete?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete 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 completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for 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 delete?
delete is provided by the Cognee MCP server (topoteretes/cognee). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON COGNEE
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.