delete_promo_rule

A destructive tool on the Mailchimp MCP server.

SERVERMailchimp MCP SOURCEdamientilman/mailchimp-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

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This record as markdown: /tools/damientilman-mailchimp-mcp-server/delete-promo-rule.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_promo_rule does on Mailchimp MCP

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

RISK

Why delete_promo_rule is rated Critical

The 'delete' action is irreversible—once a promotional rule is deleted, it cannot be automatically recovered without manual intervention or backups. This constitutes a destructive operation. While the empty description lowers confidence slightly, the explicit 'delete' verb in the function name is a strong signal of destructive intent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_promo_rule' contains the verb 'delete', indicating irreversible removal of data. The empty description prevents full confirmation but the naming pattern aligns with other tools on a Mailchimp MCP server that manage promotional configuration.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_promo_rule safely

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

delete_promo_rule Hidden

delete_promo_rule 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_promo_rule"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_promo_rule

What does the delete_promo_rule tool do? +

delete_promo_rule is a destructive tool on the Mailchimp MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mailchimp MCP 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_promo_rule? +

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

What risk level is delete_promo_rule? +

delete_promo_rule 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_promo_rule? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_promo_rule 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_promo_rule completely? +

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

delete_promo_rule is provided by the Mailchimp MCP server (damientilman/mailchimp-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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