delete_application_category

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_application_category needs a policy

The tool permanently removes an application category from the Coroot observability platform. This is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone and may affect monitoring organization and potentially break dependent configurations. While not as critical as deleting core application data, it causes permanent loss of categorization metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' which indicates irreversible data removal. Description states 'Delete an application category' confirming the destructive nature of the operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_application_category gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete_application_category

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and MCP Server for Coroot, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_application_category:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_application_category"
  ]
}

delete_application_category disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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FAQ

Questions about delete_application_category

What does the delete_application_category tool do? +

Delete an application category. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP Server for Coroot 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_application_category? +

Register the MCP Server for Coroot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_application_category: 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 MCP Server for Coroot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_application_category? +

delete_application_category 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_application_category? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_application_category 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_application_category completely? +

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

delete_application_category is provided by the MCP Server for Coroot MCP server (jamesbrink/mcp-coroot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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