Delete an existing scheduled transaction.
AI agents call delete_scheduled_transaction to permanently remove resources in YNAB MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes a scheduled transaction record from YNAB, which cannot be undone. While not directly moving money (Financial), the deletion is irreversible and affects financial planning data. The Destructive category applies because the operation cannot be reversed and data is permanently lost.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete_scheduled_transaction' and description states 'Delete an existing scheduled transaction.' The verb 'delete' combined with the action of removing a scheduled transaction represents an irreversible data deletion operation.
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Delete an existing scheduled transaction. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the YNAB MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the YNAB MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_scheduled_transaction: 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 YNAB MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_scheduled_transaction is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_scheduled_transaction 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_scheduled_transaction. 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.
delete_scheduled_transaction is provided by the YNAB MCP Server MCP server (jeangnc/ynab-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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