delete_merge_request_note

Delete an existing merge request note

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/delete-merge-request-note.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_merge_request_note does on Gitlab Mcp

AI agents call delete_merge_request_note to permanently remove resources in Gitlab Mcp, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_merge_request_note is rated Critical

The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on merge request notes. Once deleted, the note cannot be recovered through the tool's normal API. Destructive operations rank highest in severity hierarchy.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete an existing merge request note' — this irreversibly removes data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_merge_request_note safely

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

delete_merge_request_note Hidden

delete_merge_request_note 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": [
    "delete_merge_request_note"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Gitlab Mcp, apply this rule, and every delete_merge_request_note call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_merge_request_note

What does the delete_merge_request_note tool do? +

Delete an existing merge request note. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Gitlab Mcp 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_merge_request_note? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_merge_request_note: 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 Gitlab Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_merge_request_note? +

delete_merge_request_note 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_merge_request_note? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_merge_request_note 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_merge_request_note completely? +

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

delete_merge_request_note is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (@zereight/mcp-gitlab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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