discard_preview_set

Discard an entire preview set and all its variants.

Server Livepilot livepilot
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What discard_preview_set does on Livepilot

AI agents call discard_preview_set to permanently remove resources in Livepilot — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why discard_preview_set needs a policy

An AI agent that decides to call discard_preview_set doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Livepilot is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about discard_preview_set

What does the discard_preview_set tool do? +

Discard an entire preview set and all its variants. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Livepilot 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 discard_preview_set? +

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

What risk level is discard_preview_set? +

discard_preview_set 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 discard_preview_set? +

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

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

discard_preview_set is provided by the Livepilot MCP server (livepilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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