reset_conversation

Delete stored in-memory chat history for a

SERVERDeepSeek MCP Server SOURCEdeepseek-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What reset_conversation does on DeepSeek MCP Server

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

RISK

Why reset_conversation is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes conversation history, which cannot be recovered. While the blast radius is limited to conversation metadata rather than user data or financial systems, the irreversible nature of deletion places it in the Destructive category rather than Write. Severity is high because an agent could maliciously erase user conversations, though the impact is contained to that specific resource.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'reset_conversation' and description states 'Delete stored in-memory chat history' — the verb 'Delete' combined with 'chat history' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs reset_conversation safely

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

reset_conversation Hidden

reset_conversation 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": [
    "reset_conversation"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about reset_conversation

What does the reset_conversation tool do? +

Delete stored in-memory chat history for a. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the DeepSeek MCP Server 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 reset_conversation? +

Register the DeepSeek MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reset_conversation: 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 DeepSeek MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is reset_conversation? +

reset_conversation 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 reset_conversation? +

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

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

reset_conversation is provided by the DeepSeek MCP Server MCP server (deepseek-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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