databricks_delete_volume

A destructive tool on the Databricks MCP server.

SERVERDatabricks MCP Server SOURCEpypi:databricks-sdk-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-pramodbhatofficial-databricks-sdk-mcp/databricks-delete-volume.md

WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_delete_volume does on Databricks MCP Server

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

RISK

Why databricks_delete_volume is rated Critical

The 'delete' action on a volume resource is inherently destructive and irreversible—data cannot be recovered after deletion. This is more severe than Write (reversible modifications) or Execute (command execution with variable effects). High severity reflects the data loss risk if an AI agent misuses this to delete volumes without proper safeguards.

From the tool's definition Tool name is databricks_delete_volume with 'delete' verb, indicating irreversible removal of data. No description provided, but the verb 'delete' combined with 'volume' (a Databricks data storage object) clearly indicates destructive capability.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs databricks_delete_volume safely

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

databricks_delete_volume Hidden

databricks_delete_volume 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": [
    "databricks_delete_volume"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about databricks_delete_volume

What does the databricks_delete_volume tool do? +

databricks_delete_volume is a destructive tool on the Databricks MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Databricks MCP Server 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 databricks_delete_volume? +

Register the Databricks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for databricks_delete_volume: 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 Databricks MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is databricks_delete_volume? +

databricks_delete_volume 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 databricks_delete_volume? +

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

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

databricks_delete_volume is provided by the Databricks MCP Server MCP server (pypi:databricks-sdk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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