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clear_layer

Clear a specific layer (audio, props, messages, announcements, slide, media, video_input)

Single-target operation

Part of the Propresenter MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

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

Without a policy, an AI agent could call clear_layer in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Propresenter. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept 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.

io-github-alxpark-propresenter-mcp.yaml
tools:
  clear_layer:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Propresenter policy for all 177 tools.

Tool Name clear_layer
Category Destructive
Risk Level Critical

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Agents calling destructive-class tools like clear_layer have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

clear_layer is one of the critical-risk operations in Propresenter. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the clear_layer tool do? +

Clear a specific layer (audio, props, messages, announcements, slide, media, video_input). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Propresenter 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 clear_layer? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for clear_layer. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Propresenter MCP server.

What risk level is clear_layer? +

clear_layer 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 clear_layer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clear_layer rule in your Intercept 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 clear_layer completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for clear_layer. 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 clear_layer? +

clear_layer is provided by the Propresenter MCP server (@alxpark/propresenter-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

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