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delete_system_signing_keys

Deletes an existing signing key. Use with caution, as this will invalidate any existing signatures and no JWTs can be signed using the key again.

Part of the Mux MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

@mux/mcp Destructive Risk 4/5

AI agents may call delete_system_signing_keys to permanently remove or destroy resources in Mux. 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.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_system_signing_keys in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Mux. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

com-mux-mcp.yaml
tools:
  delete_system_signing_keys:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Mux policy for all 98 tools.

Tool Name delete_system_signing_keys
Category Destructive
MCP Server Mux MCP Server
Risk Level Critical

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Agents calling destructive-class tools like delete_system_signing_keys have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

delete_system_signing_keys is one of the critical-risk operations in Mux. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the delete_system_signing_keys tool do? +

Deletes an existing signing key. Use with caution, as this will invalidate any existing signatures and no JWTs can be signed using the key again.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mux 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_system_signing_keys? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete_system_signing_keys. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mux MCP server.

What risk level is delete_system_signing_keys? +

delete_system_signing_keys 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_system_signing_keys? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_system_signing_keys 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_system_signing_keys completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_system_signing_keys. 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_system_signing_keys? +

delete_system_signing_keys is provided by the Mux MCP server (@mux/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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npx -y @policylayer/intercept
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