Remove a remote file.
AI agents call files_remote_remove 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.
This tool permanently deletes remote files from Slack, which cannot be undone. Deletion of files is a destructive operation with potentially high blast radius if invoked on critical shared documents, confidential files, or entire channel file repositories. Within a Slack workspace, remote files often contain important business data, communications, and records.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'files_remote_remove' with description 'Remove a remote file.' The verb 'remove' in the context of file operations is synonymous with deletion and indicates an irreversible action.
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Remove a remote 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_remote_remove: 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_remote_remove 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_remote_remove 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_remote_remove. 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_remote_remove 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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