delete_automation

Delete an automation by id. Auto-reloads automations afterwards. Set confirm=True to proceed.

SERVERHa Nexus Agent SOURCEfistacho/ha-nexus-agent

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/fistacho-ha-nexus-agent/delete-automation.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_automation does on Ha Nexus Agent

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

RISK

Why delete_automation is rated Critical

Deleting an automation cannot be undone and removes configured smart home logic. While not as critical as deleting all data or financial assets, the irreversible nature and potential to break home automation workflows (e.g., security, climate control) makes this Destructive rather than Write. An AI agent misusing this could disable important automations, warranting high severity.

From the tool's definition 'Delete an automation by id' — the tool irreversibly removes automation configurations. 'Set confirm=True to proceed' indicates an intentional destructive action.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_automation safely

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

delete_automation Hidden

delete_automation 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_automation"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_automation

What does the delete_automation tool do? +

Delete an automation by id. Auto-reloads automations afterwards. Set confirm=True to proceed. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ha Nexus Agent 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_automation? +

Register the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_automation: 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 Ha Nexus Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_automation? +

delete_automation 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_automation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_automation 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_automation completely? +

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

delete_automation is provided by the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server (fistacho/ha-nexus-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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