delete_widget

Delete a widget

SERVERinstantKOM MCP Server SOURCEinstantkom/mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_widget does on instantKOM MCP Server

AI agents call delete_widget to permanently remove resources in instantKOM MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_widget is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes a widget from the instantKOM platform. Deletion operations that cannot be undone fall into the Destructive category. High severity is assigned because an AI agent could inadvertently remove important dashboard widgets used for analytics or monitoring, causing loss of visibility into critical platform metrics.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_widget' with description 'Delete a widget'. The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_widget safely

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

delete_widget Hidden

delete_widget 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_widget"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect instantKOM MCP Server, apply this rule, and every delete_widget call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_widget

What does the delete_widget tool do? +

Delete a widget. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the instantKOM MCP Server 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_widget? +

Register the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_widget: 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 instantKOM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_widget? +

delete_widget 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_widget? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_widget 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_widget completely? +

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

delete_widget is provided by the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server (instantkom/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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