Delete an address record
AI agents call delete_address to permanently remove resources in CiviCRM 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 address data from CiviCRM. Deletion is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone, placing it in the Destructive category. The severity is high because accidentally deleting contact addresses could disrupt communication, donor records, and event logistics. The confidence is high because the intent is explicit and unambiguous.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_address' and description states 'Delete an address record'. The verb 'delete' combined with operating on address records indicates irreversible data removal.
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Delete an address record. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_address: 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 CiviCRM MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_address 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_address 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_address. 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_address is provided by the CiviCRM MCP Server MCP server (johncallhub/civicrm-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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