delete_template

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_template needs a policy

This tool permanently removes message templates from a messaging system. Template deletion cannot be easily undone and affects operational messaging capabilities. While not as severe as financial transactions, the irreversible destruction of data/configurations classifies this as Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_template' and description states 'Delete a message template from the WABA by name.' The verb 'Delete' and the irreversible nature of removing templates from a WhatsApp Business Account (WABA) system clearly indicate destructive capability.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_template gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete_template

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Ap2, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_template:

policy.json

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

delete_template disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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FAQ

Questions about delete_template

What does the delete_template tool do? +

Delete a message template from the WABA by name. Optionally scope by hsm_id when two templates share a name across languages. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Ap2 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_template? +

Register the Mcp Ap2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_template: 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 Mcp Ap2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_template? +

delete_template 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_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_template 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_template completely? +

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

delete_template is provided by the Mcp Ap2 MCP server (@codespar/mcp-ap2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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