util_text_truncate
Truncate text to a max length with optional ellipsis.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-davidmosiah-delx-mcp-a2a/util-text-truncate.md
What util_text_truncate does on Delx Mcp A2a
AI agents call util_text_truncate to permanently remove resources in Delx Mcp A2a, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
text | string | Yes | |
max_length | integer | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_text_truncate is rated Critical
An AI agent that decides to call util_text_truncate doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Delx Mcp A2a is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.
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The rule that runs util_text_truncate safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx Mcp A2a, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_text_truncate, this is the rule to start with:
util_text_truncate is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx Mcp A2a, apply this rule, and every util_text_truncate call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_text_truncate
Truncate text to a max length with optional ellipsis. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Delx Mcp A2a MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
util_text_truncate accepts 2 parameters: text, max_length. Required: text, max_length. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_text_truncate: 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 Delx Mcp A2a. Nothing to install.
util_text_truncate is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the util_text_truncate 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for util_text_truncate. 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.
util_text_truncate is provided by the Delx Mcp A2a MCP server (https://api.delx.ai/v1/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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