chat_delete_scheduled_message

A destructive tool on the Slack MCP server.

SERVERSlack SOURCEkarbassi/slack-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/karbassi-slack-mcp/chat-delete-scheduled-message.md

WHAT IT DOES

What chat_delete_scheduled_message does on Slack

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

RISK

Why chat_delete_scheduled_message is rated Critical

Deletion is irreversible and destroys data. Even though the description is empty, the tool name unambiguously indicates it removes a scheduled message from Slack. This is irreversible data loss, placing it in the Destructive category. Severity is high because an agent could delete many scheduled messages if given loop/automation capability.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'chat_delete_scheduled_message' explicitly performs deletion of a scheduled message; 'delete' is a destructive operation that cannot be undone.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs chat_delete_scheduled_message safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Slack, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For chat_delete_scheduled_message, this is the rule to start with:

chat_delete_scheduled_message Hidden

chat_delete_scheduled_message is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "chat_delete_scheduled_message"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Slack, apply this rule, and every chat_delete_scheduled_message call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about chat_delete_scheduled_message

What does the chat_delete_scheduled_message tool do? +

chat_delete_scheduled_message is a destructive tool on the Slack MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Slack 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 chat_delete_scheduled_message? +

Register the Slack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for chat_delete_scheduled_message: 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 Slack. Nothing to install.

What risk level is chat_delete_scheduled_message? +

chat_delete_scheduled_message 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 chat_delete_scheduled_message? +

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

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

chat_delete_scheduled_message is provided by the Slack MCP server (karbassi/slack-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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