delete_elements

A destructive tool on the Revit MCP server.

SERVERRevit MCP Server SOURCEdemolinator/revit-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_elements does on Revit MCP Server

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

RISK

Why delete_elements is rated Critical

This tool performs irreversible deletion of Revit model elements. Destructive actions rank highest in the category hierarchy because they cannot be undone programmatically. In a BIM design context, accidental mass deletion of structural, MEP, or architectural elements could corrupt the model and cause significant rework.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_elements' directly indicates irreversible deletion of data. In a Revit/BIM context, deleting elements removes building model components that cannot be easily recovered without undo.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_elements safely

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

delete_elements Hidden

delete_elements 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_elements"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_elements

What does the delete_elements tool do? +

delete_elements is a destructive tool on the Revit MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Revit 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 delete_elements? +

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

What risk level is delete_elements? +

delete_elements 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_elements? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_elements 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_elements completely? +

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

delete_elements is provided by the Revit MCP Server MCP server (demolinator/revit-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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