delimit_agent_cancel

A destructive tool on the Delimit MCP server.

SERVERDelimit SOURCEdelimit-cli

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/delimit/delimit-agent-cancel.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_agent_cancel does on Delimit

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

RISK

Why delimit_agent_cancel is rated Critical

Cancel likely irreversibly terminates an agent task; no description to confirm.

From the tool's definition uninformative description

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_agent_cancel safely

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

delimit_agent_cancel Hidden

delimit_agent_cancel 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": [
    "delimit_agent_cancel"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delimit_agent_cancel

What does the delimit_agent_cancel tool do? +

delimit_agent_cancel is a destructive tool on the Delimit MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Delimit 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 delimit_agent_cancel? +

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

What risk level is delimit_agent_cancel? +

delimit_agent_cancel 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 delimit_agent_cancel? +

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

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

delimit_agent_cancel is provided by the Delimit MCP server (delimit-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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