automation_delete

Permanently delete a workflow with all its versions and run history. Returns {data: {deleted: true}}.

SERVERMax MCP Server SOURCEdigital-crew-technologies/max-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What automation_delete does on Max MCP Server

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

RISK

Why automation_delete is rated Critical

Irreversibly deletes workflow data and history; cannot be undone or recovered.

From the tool's definition Permanently delete a workflow with all its versions and run history.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs automation_delete safely

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

automation_delete Hidden

automation_delete 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": [
    "automation_delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about automation_delete

What does the automation_delete tool do? +

Permanently delete a workflow with all its versions and run history. Returns {data: {deleted: true}}. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Max 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 automation_delete? +

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

What risk level is automation_delete? +

automation_delete 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 automation_delete? +

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

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

automation_delete is provided by the Max MCP Server MCP server (digital-crew-technologies/max-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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