MCP Tool Reference Critical Risk

delete_post

Delete a post

Part of the Ghost MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

ghost-mcp Destructive

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call delete_post to permanently remove or destroy resources in Ghost. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON DELETE_POST

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_post in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Ghost. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

ghost.yaml
tools:
  delete_post:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Ghost policy for all 7 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

delete_post

Category

Destructive

MCP Server

Ghost MCP Server

Risk Level

Critical

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the delete_post tool do?

Delete a post. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ghost 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_post?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete_post. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Ghost MCP server.

What risk level is delete_post?

delete_post 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_post?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_post rule in your Intercept 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_post completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_post. 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_post?

delete_post is provided by the Ghost MCP server (ghost-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

ENFORCE POLICIES ON GHOST

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.