delete_shortcut
Delete a Siri Shortcut by name. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI (macOS 13+). This action is permanent and cannot be undone.
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What delete_shortcut does on AirMCP
AI agents call delete_shortcut to permanently remove resources in AirMCP, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Why delete_shortcut is rated Critical
The tool irreversibly deletes user data (Siri Shortcuts) without recovery. The description confirms permanent deletion with no undo capability, which is the defining characteristic of the Destructive category. An AI agent with access to this tool could permanently remove important automation shortcuts the user has created, causing data loss.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'This action is permanent and cannot be undone.' The tool deletes a Siri Shortcut by name using the macOS shortcuts CLI.
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The rule that runs delete_shortcut safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AirMCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_shortcut, this is the rule to start with:
delete_shortcut 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 AirMCP, apply this rule, and every delete_shortcut call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about delete_shortcut
Delete a Siri Shortcut by name. Uses the macOS shortcuts CLI (macOS 13+). This action is permanent and cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_shortcut: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.
delete_shortcut 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 delete_shortcut 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 delete_shortcut. 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.
delete_shortcut is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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