remove_import · Ast Editor MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_import does on Ast Editor

AI agents call remove_import 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why remove_import needs a policy

Removing an import is a code modification that deletes a declaration from source. While the file could be restored from version control, the operation itself is not reversible by the tool. Sibling tools with 'delete' in their names confirm this server performs destructive edits. Confidence is moderate due to empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_import' implies irreversible deletion of an import statement from source code. The server description mentions 'surgical edits' and 'byte-correct edits', and sibling tools like 'delete_in_body' and 'delete_key' confirm destructive patterns.

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Questions about remove_import

What does the remove_import tool do? +

remove_import. 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_import? +

Register the Ast Editor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_import: 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_import? +

remove_import 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_import? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the remove_import 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_import completely? +

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

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