k8s__delete_resource

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call k8s__delete_resource to permanently remove or destroy resources in Devops. 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.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON K8S__DELETE_RESOURCE

Without a policy, an AI agent could call k8s__delete_resource in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Devops. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

io-github-notharshhaa-devops-mcp.yaml

tools:
  k8s__delete_resource:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Devops policy for all 11 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name k8s__delete_resource

Category Destructive

MCP Server Devops MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE DEVOPS TOOLS

Execute k8s__rollout_restart Execute k8s__scale_deployment Write k8s__switch_context Read k8s__describe_resource Read k8s__get_events Read k8s__get_pod_logs Read k8s__get_resource_usage Read k8s__list_contexts

View all 11 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like k8s__delete_resource have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

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

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete ACR — Agent Composition Records acknowledge_signal AdButler campaign_bulk_delete_catalog_ad_items

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

k8s__delete_resource is one of the critical-risk operations in Devops. 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.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the k8s__delete_resource tool do? +

Delete a named resource — requires confirm: true. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Devops 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 k8s__delete_resource? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for k8s__delete_resource. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Devops MCP server.

What risk level is k8s__delete_resource? +

k8s__delete_resource 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 k8s__delete_resource? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the k8s__delete_resource 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 k8s__delete_resource completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for k8s__delete_resource. 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 k8s__delete_resource? +

k8s__delete_resource is provided by the Devops MCP server (@notharshhaa/devops-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.