delete_library_item

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_library_item needs a policy

This tool performs an irreversible operation that destroys data. It deletes files or folders from SharePoint, which cannot be undone by the tool itself and represents permanent loss of potentially shared, collaborative documents. The high blast radius comes from the potential to delete critical business documents affecting multiple users. This is the most severe category applicable.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete a file or folder from a SharePoint document library.' The verb 'delete' combined with the scope (entire files/folders in a shared enterprise library) indicates irreversible data removal.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_library_item gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete_library_item

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Apple Shortcuts, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_library_item:

policy.json

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

delete_library_item disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

Create a free account and register Apple Shortcuts — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

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All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
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Tool call approval → Approval gates on individual tool calls: auto-allow, prompt, or deny.
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FAQ

Questions about delete_library_item

What does the delete_library_item tool do? +

Delete a file or folder from a SharePoint document library. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Apple Shortcuts 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_library_item? +

Register the Apple Shortcuts MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_library_item: 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 Apple Shortcuts. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_library_item? +

delete_library_item 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_library_item? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_library_item 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_library_item completely? +

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

delete_library_item is provided by the Apple Shortcuts MCP server (@mindstone/mcp-server-apple-shortcuts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Apple Shortcuts tool call.

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