Delete a tag. Removes it from all tasks.
AI agents call delete_tag to permanently remove resources in Tick — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently deletes a tag and removes it from all associated tasks. This is an irreversible action that cannot be undone—once deleted, the tag and its associations are lost.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_tag' and description states 'Delete a tag. Removes it from all tasks.' The verb 'Delete' combined with 'Removes it from all tasks' indicates irreversible removal of data across multiple entities.
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Delete a tag. Removes it from all tasks. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Tick MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Tick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_tag: 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 Tick. Nothing to install.
delete_tag 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 delete_tag 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 delete_tag. 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.
delete_tag is provided by the Tick MCP server (kpihx/tick-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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