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bulk_delete_documents

Delete multiple documents from your Readwise library in bulk (requires confirmation)

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Part of the Readwise server.

bulk_delete_documents can permanently delete data in Readwise, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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

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

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

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

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access bulk_delete_documents gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so bulk_delete_documents only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the bulk_delete_documents tool do? +

Delete multiple documents from your Readwise library in bulk (requires confirmation). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Readwise 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 bulk_delete_documents? +

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

What risk level is bulk_delete_documents? +

bulk_delete_documents 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 bulk_delete_documents? +

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

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

bulk_delete_documents is provided by the Readwise MCP server (IAmAlexander/readwise-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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