Delete a file.
AI agents call files_delete 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.
The tool performs an irreversible deletion operation on files within Slack. This falls into the Destructive category as deleted files cannot be recovered through normal means. While not critical (no direct financial impact), it poses a high risk due to potential loss of important business documents, evidence, or communications if misused by an AI agent without proper authorization checks.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'files_delete' combined with description 'Delete a file' explicitly indicates irreversible deletion of data.
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Delete a file. 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.
Register the Slack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for files_delete: 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.
files_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the files_delete 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for files_delete. 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.
files_delete 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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