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remove_chunk_option

Remove one chunk option. Use key="label" to clear the chunk label.

How to control remove_chunk_option ↓

What remove_chunk_option does on Ast Editor

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

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Why remove_chunk_option needs a policy

Removing a chunk option from an AST structure is a destructive operation because it permanently deletes that option from the file's source representation. There is no indication of an undo mechanism, and the change alters the file's content irreversibly (without re-adding it manually).

From the tool's definition 'Remove one chunk option' — the word 'remove' indicates irreversible deletion of a chunk option from the AST node.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access remove_chunk_option gives an agent:

How to control remove_chunk_option

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Ast Editor, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for remove_chunk_option:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "remove_chunk_option"
  ]
}

remove_chunk_option disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Ast Editor — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about remove_chunk_option

What does the remove_chunk_option tool do? +

Remove one chunk option. Use key="label" to clear the chunk label. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ast Editor 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 remove_chunk_option? +

Register the Ast Editor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_chunk_option: 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 Ast Editor. Nothing to install.

What risk level is remove_chunk_option? +

remove_chunk_option 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 remove_chunk_option? +

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

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

remove_chunk_option is provided by the Ast Editor MCP server (kambleakash0/agent-skills). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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