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batch_cancel

Request cancellation of a running batch job. Completed requests still count for billing.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Part of the Mistral server.

batch_cancel can permanently delete data in Mistral, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call batch_cancel to permanently remove or destroy resources in Mistral. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "batch_cancel"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access batch_cancel gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so batch_cancel only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the batch_cancel tool do? +

Request cancellation of a running batch job. Completed requests still count for billing.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mistral 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 batch_cancel? +

Register the Mistral MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for batch_cancel: 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 Mistral. Nothing to install.

What risk level is batch_cancel? +

batch_cancel 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 batch_cancel? +

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

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

batch_cancel is provided by the Mistral MCP server (mistral-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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