reset_channel

Drop a channel's pinned session so the next dispatch starts a

Server Claude Bridge josiahsiegel/claude-bridge
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What reset_channel does on Claude Bridge

AI agents call reset_channel to permanently remove resources in Claude Bridge — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why reset_channel needs a policy

The 'drop' operation permanently removes a channel's pinned session, making this a destructive action. While not data deletion in the traditional sense, it irreversibly clears session state that likely cannot be recovered. This is more severe than Write (which is reversible) and qualifies as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'reset_channel' combined with description 'Drop a channel's pinned session' uses the word 'drop', which indicates irreversible deletion or clearing of state. The action cannot be undone and affects the channel's persistent session state.

Questions about reset_channel

What does the reset_channel tool do? +

Drop a channel's pinned session so the next dispatch starts a. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Claude Bridge 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 reset_channel? +

Register the Claude Bridge MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reset_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 Claude Bridge. Nothing to install.

What risk level is reset_channel? +

reset_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 reset_channel? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the reset_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 reset_channel completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for reset_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 reset_channel? +

reset_channel is provided by the Claude Bridge MCP server (josiahsiegel/claude-bridge). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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