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bear_delete_tag

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Part of the Better Bear MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

better-bear Destructive Risk 4/5

AI agents may call bear_delete_tag to permanently remove or destroy resources in Better Bear. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call bear_delete_tag in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Better Bear. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept 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.

io-github-kuvopllc-better-bear.yaml
tools:
  bear_delete_tag:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

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Tool Name bear_delete_tag
Category Destructive
Risk Level Critical

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Agents calling destructive-class tools like bear_delete_tag have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

bear_delete_tag is one of the critical-risk operations in Better Bear. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the bear_delete_tag tool do? +

Delete a tag from all Bear notes. The tag text is removed but notes are preserved.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Better Bear 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 bear_delete_tag? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for bear_delete_tag. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Better Bear MCP server.

What risk level is bear_delete_tag? +

bear_delete_tag 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 bear_delete_tag? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the bear_delete_tag rule in your Intercept 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 bear_delete_tag completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for bear_delete_tag. 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 bear_delete_tag? +

bear_delete_tag is provided by the Better Bear MCP server (better-bear). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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