delete_role

A destructive tool on the Hpe Networking MCP server.

SERVERHpe Networking SOURCEsecure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/hpe-networking-mcp/delete-role.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_role does on Hpe Networking

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

RISK

Why delete_role is rated Critical

Role deletion is an irreversible operation that removes access control definitions from the system. This has high blast radius in network operations: an AI agent deleting critical roles could lock out administrators, disrupt security policies, or leave the system in an inconsistent state.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_role' with no description provided. The 'delete' verb indicates irreversible removal of data. In a network operations context (HPE Aruba Central), deleting a role removes access control definitions that cannot be easily recovered.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_role safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Hpe Networking, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For delete_role, this is the rule to start with:

delete_role Hidden

delete_role is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hpe Networking, apply this rule, and every delete_role call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_role

What does the delete_role tool do? +

delete_role is a destructive tool on the Hpe Networking MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Hpe Networking 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_role? +

Register the Hpe Networking MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_role: 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 Hpe Networking. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_role? +

delete_role 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_role? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_role 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_role completely? +

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

delete_role is provided by the Hpe Networking MCP server (secure-ssid/hpe-networking-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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