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bugherd_delete_project

⚠️ DESTRUCTIVE: Delete a project and all its tasks permanently.

Part of the Bugherd server.

bugherd_delete_project can permanently delete data in Bugherd, 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 bugherd_delete_project to permanently remove or destroy resources in Bugherd. 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 bugherd_delete_project in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Bugherd. 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": [
    "bugherd_delete_project"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access bugherd_delete_project 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 bugherd_delete_project 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 bugherd_delete_project tool do? +

⚠️ DESTRUCTIVE: Delete a project and all its tasks permanently.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Bugherd 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 bugherd_delete_project? +

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

What risk level is bugherd_delete_project? +

bugherd_delete_project 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 bugherd_delete_project? +

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

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

bugherd_delete_project is provided by the Bugherd MCP server (bugherd-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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