databricks_files_delete

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-files-delete.md

WHAT IT DOES

What databricks_files_delete does on Databricks MCP Server

AI agents call databricks_files_delete 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_files_delete is rated Critical

File deletion is a destructive operation that cannot be undone. In a Databricks environment managing data and artifacts, deleting files could result in permanent loss of critical data, code, or configurations. An AI agent misusing this tool could cause severe and irreversible damage to data assets, making this a critical risk even without additional context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'databricks_files_delete' contains 'delete', which indicates irreversible deletion of data. The description is empty, but the name alone is sufficiently clear that this tool performs file deletion.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs databricks_files_delete 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_files_delete, this is the rule to start with:

databricks_files_delete Hidden

databricks_files_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": [
    "databricks_files_delete"
  ]
}

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_files_delete call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about databricks_files_delete

What does the databricks_files_delete tool do? +

databricks_files_delete 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_files_delete? +

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

What risk level is databricks_files_delete? +

databricks_files_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 databricks_files_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the databricks_files_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 databricks_files_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for databricks_files_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 databricks_files_delete? +

databricks_files_delete 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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