Delete an application profile
AI agents call delete_application_profile to permanently remove resources in ACI MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deleting an application profile removes a configuration object that cannot be automatically restored and affects network fabric organization and traffic policies. This is a destructive operation with potential for significant network disruption if misused by an AI agent, but lacks the immediate financial or critical infrastructure impact of the most severe cases.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_application_profile' and description 'Delete an application profile' indicate irreversible deletion of a network infrastructure component in Cisco ACI.
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Delete an application profile. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ACI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the ACI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_application_profile: 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 ACI MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_application_profile 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_application_profile 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_application_profile. 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_application_profile is provided by the ACI MCP Server MCP server (jim-coyne/aci_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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