remove_container

Remove a Docker container

SERVERDocker SOURCE@ckreiling/mcp-server-docker

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/docker/remove-container.md

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_container does on Docker

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

RISK

Why remove_container is rated Critical

Removing a container is an irreversible operation that destroys the container and any data stored within it. Even if volumes are separately managed, the container itself cannot be recovered once removed. This fits the Destructive category as it performs an action that cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition remove_container - Remove a Docker container. This operation irreversibly deletes a container and its associated filesystem state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs remove_container safely

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

remove_container Hidden

remove_container 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": [
    "remove_container"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about remove_container

What does the remove_container tool do? +

Remove a Docker container. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Docker 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_container? +

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

What risk level is remove_container? +

remove_container 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_container? +

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

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

remove_container is provided by the Docker MCP server (@ckreiling/mcp-server-docker). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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