files_remote_remove

Remove a remote file.

SERVERSlack SOURCEkarbassi/slack-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/karbassi-slack-mcp/files-remote-remove.md

WHAT IT DOES

What files_remote_remove does on Slack

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.

RISK

Why files_remote_remove is rated Critical

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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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs files_remote_remove 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 files_remote_remove, this is the rule to start with:

files_remote_remove Hidden

files_remote_remove 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": [
    "files_remote_remove"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about files_remote_remove

What does the files_remote_remove tool do? +

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.

How do I enforce a policy on files_remote_remove? +

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.

What risk level is files_remote_remove? +

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.

Can I rate-limit files_remote_remove? +

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.

How do I block files_remote_remove completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides files_remote_remove? +

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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