[Configurations] Delete one or more configurations.
AI agents call configs_delete to permanently remove resources in CyPerf MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes configurations with no undo capability. While not as critical as deleting live test data, deleting configurations can disrupt testing workflows and require manual reconfiguration. The action is irreversible, placing it in the Destructive category.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'configs_delete' and description states 'Delete one or more configurations.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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[Configurations] Delete one or more configurations. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the CyPerf MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the CyPerf MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for configs_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 CyPerf MCP Server. Nothing to install.
configs_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 configs_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 configs_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.
configs_delete is provided by the CyPerf MCP Server MCP server (keysight/cyperf-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
configs_delete is one line of CyPerf MCP Server's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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