uninstall_hacs_repository
Uninstall a HACS repository by id.
This record as markdown: /tools/fistacho-ha-nexus-agent/uninstall-hacs-repository.md
What uninstall_hacs_repository does on Ha Nexus Agent
AI agents call uninstall_hacs_repository 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.
Why uninstall_hacs_repository is rated Critical
Uninstalling a HACS (Home Assistant Community Store) repository is an irreversible action that removes custom integrations, automations, or other components from the smart home system. Once uninstalled, the functionality and any associated configurations dependent on that repository are lost.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'uninstall_hacs_repository' and description 'Uninstall a HACS repository by id' indicate irreversible removal of installed software/integrations from a Home Assistant system.
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The rule that runs uninstall_hacs_repository 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 uninstall_hacs_repository, this is the rule to start with:
uninstall_hacs_repository 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 Ha Nexus Agent, apply this rule, and every uninstall_hacs_repository call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about uninstall_hacs_repository
Uninstall a HACS repository by id. 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.
Register the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for uninstall_hacs_repository: 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.
uninstall_hacs_repository 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 uninstall_hacs_repository 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 uninstall_hacs_repository. 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.
uninstall_hacs_repository 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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