util_text_truncate

Truncate text to a max length with optional ellipsis.

SERVERDelx MCP Server SOURCEdelx-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What util_text_truncate does on Delx MCP Server

AI agents call util_text_truncate 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.

RISK

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 Server is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs util_text_truncate 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_text_truncate, this is the rule to start with:

util_text_truncate Hidden

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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Delx MCP Server, apply this rule, and every util_text_truncate call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about util_text_truncate

What does the util_text_truncate tool do? +

Truncate text to a max length with optional ellipsis. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on util_text_truncate? +

Register the Delx MCP Server 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 Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is util_text_truncate? +

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.

Can I rate-limit util_text_truncate? +

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.

How do I block util_text_truncate completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides util_text_truncate? +

util_text_truncate 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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