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delete_watchlist

Soft-delete a watchlist by its name (not id): status flips to archived (still readable via list_watchlists status=all/archived). The name is freed for reuse by a new save_watchlist. Idempotent. Tier: sp500+ (sample rejected).

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delete_watchlist can permanently delete data in Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data, 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 delete_watchlist to permanently remove or destroy resources in Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data. 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 delete_watchlist in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data. 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": [
    "delete_watchlist"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_watchlist 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 delete_watchlist 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 delete_watchlist tool do? +

Soft-delete a watchlist by its name (not id): status flips to archived (still readable via list_watchlists status=all/archived). The name is freed for reuse by a new save_watchlist. Idempotent. Tier: sp500+ (sample rejected).. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data 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 delete_watchlist? +

Register the Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_watchlist: 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 Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_watchlist? +

delete_watchlist 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 delete_watchlist? +

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

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

delete_watchlist is provided by the Valuein — SEC EDGAR Fundamentals & Smart-Money Data MCP server (https://mcp.valuein.biz/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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