delete_instance

A destructive tool on the Linode MCP server.

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEkomer3/linode-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/komer3-linode-mcp/delete-instance.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_instance does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why delete_instance is rated Critical

delete_instance removes cloud computing instances—a permanent, non-reversible action. An AI agent misuse could terminate production workloads, causing significant downtime and data loss. This qualifies as Destructive (most severe applicable category), not merely Execute, because the effect cannot be undone and the blast radius is infrastructure-wide.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_instance' combined with server description that explicitly mentions 'deleting Linode instances' indicates irreversible deletion of cloud infrastructure resources.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_instance safely

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

delete_instance Hidden

delete_instance 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": [
    "delete_instance"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_instance

What does the delete_instance tool do? +

delete_instance is a destructive tool on the Linode MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Linode 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_instance? +

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

What risk level is delete_instance? +

delete_instance 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_instance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_instance 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_instance completely? +

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

delete_instance is provided by the Linode MCP Server MCP server (komer3/linode-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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