delete_service

Delete a service. When COOLIFY_REQUIRE_CONFIRM=true, requires confirm: true parameter.

Server Coolify MCP Server kof70/coolify-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_service does on Coolify MCP Server

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

Why delete_service needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a service from a Coolify PaaS instance. Deletion of services cannot be undone and represents loss of infrastructure, application instances, or associated resources. While not directly financial, the blast radius is high as it can cause service outages and data loss. This clearly falls under the Destructive category rather than Write, as it is irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_service' and description states 'Delete a service', which is an irreversible deletion operation. The confirmation requirement indicates awareness of the destructive nature of this action.

Questions about delete_service

What does the delete_service tool do? +

Delete a service. When COOLIFY_REQUIRE_CONFIRM=true, requires confirm: true parameter. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Coolify 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_service? +

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

What risk level is delete_service? +

delete_service 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_service? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_service 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_service completely? +

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

delete_service is provided by the Coolify MCP Server MCP server (kof70/coolify-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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