arvan_delete_volume
Delete a block-storage volume by id.
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What arvan_delete_volume does on ArvanCloud MCP Server
AI agents call arvan_delete_volume to permanently remove resources in ArvanCloud MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why arvan_delete_volume is rated Critical
Deleting a block-storage volume is an irreversible operation that destroys data and infrastructure. This cannot be undone and represents the most severe category of risk. An AI agent with access to this tool could permanently destroy customer data and cause service outages. The criticality is justified by the cloud infrastructure context where volume deletion results in complete data loss.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete a block-storage volume by id.' This is an irreversible destructive operation that permanently removes storage infrastructure.
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The rule that runs arvan_delete_volume safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and ArvanCloud MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For arvan_delete_volume, this is the rule to start with:
arvan_delete_volume is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ArvanCloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every arvan_delete_volume call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about arvan_delete_volume
Delete a block-storage volume by id. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for arvan_delete_volume: 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 ArvanCloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.
arvan_delete_volume is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the arvan_delete_volume 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for arvan_delete_volume. 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.
arvan_delete_volume is provided by the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server (dwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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