make_app_delete_txn

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why make_app_delete_txn needs a policy

This tool creates a transaction that deletes an application on the Algorand blockchain. Application deletion is an irreversible action that permanently removes smart contract state and code. While the tool itself only creates the transaction (not executing it), it directly enables destructive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'delete' and description states 'Create an application delete transaction' — delete operations are irreversible removals of data or state.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access make_app_delete_txn gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control make_app_delete_txn

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Algorand MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for make_app_delete_txn:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "make_app_delete_txn"
  ]
}

make_app_delete_txn disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register Algorand MCP — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about make_app_delete_txn

What does the make_app_delete_txn tool do? +

Create an application delete transaction. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Algorand MCP 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 make_app_delete_txn? +

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

What risk level is make_app_delete_txn? +

make_app_delete_txn 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 make_app_delete_txn? +

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

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

make_app_delete_txn is provided by the Algorand MCP server (goplausible/algorand-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Algorand MCP tool call.

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