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delete_template

Delete a server template from the Discord server.

How to control delete_template ↓

What delete_template does on Discord

AI agents call delete_template to permanently remove resources in Discord — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why delete_template needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a server template, which cannot be undone without manual recreation. Destructive category applies because the action is irreversible and eliminates data. Severity is high because deletion of server templates could disrupt server setup/recovery workflows, though the blast radius is limited to template objects rather than member data or the entire server.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a server template from the Discord server' — irreversible removal of configuration data.

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

How to control delete_template

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_template"
  ]
}

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

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

What does the delete_template tool do? +

Delete a server template from the Discord server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Discord 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_template? +

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

What risk level is delete_template? +

delete_template 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_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_template 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_template completely? +

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

delete_template is provided by the Discord MCP server (hardheadhackerhead/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Discord tool call.

Start from Discord, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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