// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

remove_list_item

DELETE /v1/lists/{object_type}/{list_slug}/{item_id}.

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

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call remove_list_item to permanently remove or destroy resources in DataMerge. 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 REMOVE_LIST_ITEM

Without a policy, an AI agent could call remove_list_item in a loop, permanently destroying resources in DataMerge. 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.

datamerge-enrich.yaml

tools:
  remove_list_item:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full DataMerge policy for all 20 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name remove_list_item

Category Destructive

MCP Server DataMerge MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE DATAMERGE TOOLS

Destructive delete_list Execute start_company_enrichment Execute start_company_enrichment_and_wait Execute start_lookalike Write configure_datamerge Write create_list Read contact_enrich Read contact_search

View all 20 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

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

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

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

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

remove_list_item is one of the critical-risk operations in DataMerge. 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.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the remove_list_item tool do? +

DELETE /v1/lists/{object_type}/{list_slug}/{item_id}.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DataMerge 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 remove_list_item? +

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

What risk level is remove_list_item? +

remove_list_item 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 remove_list_item? +

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

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

remove_list_item is provided by the DataMerge MCP server (datamerge/enrich). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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