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helm_uninstall

Uninstall a Helm release in the current or provided namespace

Part of the Kubernetes server.

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

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

Uninstall a Helm release in the current or provided namespace. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Kubernetes 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 helm_uninstall? +

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

What risk level is helm_uninstall? +

helm_uninstall 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 helm_uninstall? +

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

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

helm_uninstall is provided by the Kubernetes MCP server (kubernetes-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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