util_dedent_text
Remove common leading whitespace from lines
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What util_dedent_text does on Delx MCP Server
AI agents call util_dedent_text to permanently remove resources in Delx MCP Server, 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 | Input field: text. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why util_dedent_text is rated Critical
An AI agent that decides to call util_dedent_text doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Delx MCP Server is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs util_dedent_text safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Delx MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For util_dedent_text, this is the rule to start with:
util_dedent_text 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 Server, apply this rule, and every util_dedent_text call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about util_dedent_text
Remove common leading whitespace from lines. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Delx MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
util_dedent_text accepts 1 parameter: text. Required: text. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Delx MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for util_dedent_text: 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 Server. Nothing to install.
util_dedent_text 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_dedent_text 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_dedent_text. 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_dedent_text is provided by the Delx MCP Server MCP server (delx-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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