delete_page

Deletes (archives) a Notion page (database record). In Notion, deletion is actually an archive operation and can be restored later. Use this to organize completed tasks, finished projects, etc.

Server Notion MCP Server kazy1014/notion-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_page does on Notion MCP Server

AI agents call delete_page to permanently remove resources in Notion MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_page needs a policy

Although the description notes that Notion archiving can be restored, the tool performs an irreversible action from the user's operational perspective—it removes a page from active use and access. This is the defining characteristic of a Destructive operation. Even though technical restoration is possible, an AI agent calling delete_page without proper safeguards could remove important records, projects, or tasks.

From the tool's definition Deletes (archives) a Notion page (database record). Tool name 'delete_page' indicates a delete operation. Description explicitly states it 'Deletes' a page, and while archiving is technically reversible in Notion, it is presented as an irreversible…

Questions about delete_page

What does the delete_page tool do? +

Deletes (archives) a Notion page (database record). In Notion, deletion is actually an archive operation and can be restored later. Use this to organize completed tasks, finished projects, etc. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Notion MCP Server 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 delete_page? +

Register the Notion MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_page: 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 Notion MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_page? +

delete_page 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 delete_page? +

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

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

delete_page is provided by the Notion MCP Server MCP server (kazy1014/notion-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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