agentdb_hierarchical-delete

Delete a hierarchical-memory entry by key. Returns controller=

SERVERClaude Flow SOURCEclaude-flow

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What agentdb_hierarchical-delete does on Claude Flow

AI agents call agentdb_hierarchical-delete to permanently remove resources in Claude Flow, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why agentdb_hierarchical-delete is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes data from a hierarchical memory store without possibility of recovery. While the blast radius is constrained to a single memory entry (not system-wide), deletion operations are inherently destructive and cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a hierarchical-memory entry by key'. The action is irreversible data removal.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs agentdb_hierarchical-delete safely

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

agentdb_hierarchical-delete Hidden

agentdb_hierarchical-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": [
    "agentdb_hierarchical-delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claude Flow, apply this rule, and every agentdb_hierarchical-delete call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about agentdb_hierarchical-delete

What does the agentdb_hierarchical-delete tool do? +

Delete a hierarchical-memory entry by key. Returns controller=. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Claude Flow 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 agentdb_hierarchical-delete? +

Register the Claude Flow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for agentdb_hierarchical-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 Claude Flow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is agentdb_hierarchical-delete? +

agentdb_hierarchical-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 agentdb_hierarchical-delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the agentdb_hierarchical-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 agentdb_hierarchical-delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for agentdb_hierarchical-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 agentdb_hierarchical-delete? +

agentdb_hierarchical-delete is provided by the Claude Flow MCP server (claude-flow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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