transkribus_upload_delete

Delete an upload by ID.

SERVERTranskribus SOURCE@lazyants/transkribus-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-lazyants-transkribus/transkribus-upload-delete.md

WHAT IT DOES

What transkribus_upload_delete does on Transkribus

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

RISK

Why transkribus_upload_delete is rated Critical

The tool explicitly deletes an upload, which is an irreversible destructive action. Misuse by an AI agent could permanently remove document uploads, losing OCR/HTR data and source materials with no recovery path.

From the tool's definition 'Delete an upload by ID' — irreversibly removes an uploaded resource by its identifier.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs transkribus_upload_delete safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Transkribus, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For transkribus_upload_delete, this is the rule to start with:

transkribus_upload_delete Hidden

transkribus_upload_delete 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": [
    "transkribus_upload_delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about transkribus_upload_delete

What does the transkribus_upload_delete tool do? +

Delete an upload by ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Transkribus 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 transkribus_upload_delete? +

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

What risk level is transkribus_upload_delete? +

transkribus_upload_delete 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 transkribus_upload_delete? +

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

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

transkribus_upload_delete is provided by the Transkribus MCP server (@lazyants/transkribus-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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