orion_delete_entity

Delete an entity from the Context Broker.

Server Fiware Orion k2iser/fiware-orion-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What orion_delete_entity does on Fiware Orion

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

Why orion_delete_entity needs a policy

The tool permanently removes entities from the FIWARE Orion Context Broker. Entity deletion cannot be undone and results in loss of all associated context data. This is a destructive operation that cannot be reversed.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete an entity from the Context Broker.' This is an irreversible data deletion operation.

Questions about orion_delete_entity

What does the orion_delete_entity tool do? +

Delete an entity from the Context Broker. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Fiware Orion 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 orion_delete_entity? +

Register the Fiware Orion MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for orion_delete_entity: 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 Fiware Orion. Nothing to install.

What risk level is orion_delete_entity? +

orion_delete_entity 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 orion_delete_entity? +

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

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

orion_delete_entity is provided by the Fiware Orion MCP server (k2iser/fiware-orion-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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