crow_delete_file

Permanently delete a file from storage. This cannot be undone. Returns a preview and confirmation token on first call; pass the token back to execute.

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What crow_delete_file does on Crow

AI agents call crow_delete_file to permanently remove resources in Crow, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why crow_delete_file is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes data and cannot be undone, making it Destructive rather than Write. The two-step confirmation process (preview + token) mitigates risk somewhat but does not change the fundamental nature of the action.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Permanently delete a file from storage. This cannot be undone.' The name 'crow_delete_file' and the irreversible nature of the operation are clear indicators.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_delete_file safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crow, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For crow_delete_file, this is the rule to start with:

crow_delete_file Hidden

crow_delete_file 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": [
    "crow_delete_file"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about crow_delete_file

What does the crow_delete_file tool do? +

Permanently delete a file from storage. This cannot be undone. Returns a preview and confirmation token on first call; pass the token back to execute. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Crow 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 crow_delete_file? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crow_delete_file: 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 Crow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is crow_delete_file? +

crow_delete_file 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 crow_delete_file? +

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

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

crow_delete_file is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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