discord_delete_channel

Deletes a Discord channel with an optional reason

Server MCP-Discord jar285/mcp-discord
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What discord_delete_channel does on MCP-Discord

AI agents call discord_delete_channel to permanently remove resources in MCP-Discord — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why discord_delete_channel needs a policy

Deleting a channel is an irreversible operation that destroys the channel, its configuration, and potentially associated messages/history. This cannot be undone and represents permanent data loss. While not financial in nature, it exceeds Execute severity because the operation cannot be reversed through any means and affects a persistent resource. The Destructive category is appropriate for this deletion action.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'discord_delete_channel'; description states 'Deletes a Discord channel'. The verb 'Deletes' combined with a channel resource indicates irreversible removal of data and the channel structure itself.

Questions about discord_delete_channel

What does the discord_delete_channel tool do? +

Deletes a Discord channel with an optional reason. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP-Discord 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 discord_delete_channel? +

Register the MCP-Discord MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for discord_delete_channel: 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-Discord. Nothing to install.

What risk level is discord_delete_channel? +

discord_delete_channel 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 discord_delete_channel? +

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

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

discord_delete_channel is provided by the MCP-Discord MCP server (jar285/mcp-discord). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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