delete_agent

Permanently delete an agent. Remaining balance is returned to operator. REQUIRES OPERATOR KEY.

SERVERLightning Wallet SOURCElightning-wallet-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-lightningfaucet-lightning-wallet-mcp/delete-agent.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_agent does on Lightning Wallet

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

RISK

Why delete_agent is rated Critical

This tool destroys an agent record and its associated state, meeting the Destructive criterion for irreversible deletion. The requirement for an OPERATOR KEY provides some protection against accidental misuse, but an attacker who obtains the key could permanently remove agents managed by the AI.

From the tool's definition 'Permanently delete an agent' — the tool irreversibly removes an agent entity and returns its balance. The word 'Permanently' indicates data cannot be recovered.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_agent safely

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

delete_agent Hidden

delete_agent 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": [
    "delete_agent"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_agent

What does the delete_agent tool do? +

Permanently delete an agent. Remaining balance is returned to operator. REQUIRES OPERATOR KEY. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Lightning Wallet 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 delete_agent? +

Register the Lightning Wallet MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_agent: 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 Lightning Wallet. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_agent? +

delete_agent 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 delete_agent? +

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

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

delete_agent is provided by the Lightning Wallet MCP server (lightning-wallet-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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