delete_work_order

Permanently delete a work order. This cannot be undone.

Server Lanten MCP Server lanten-ai/mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_work_order does on Lanten MCP Server

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

Why delete_work_order needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes work order records from the property management system with no recovery mechanism. The permanent and non-reversible nature of the operation, combined with potential operational impact (lost maintenance records, audit trail gaps, inability to reference historical work), justifies the Destructive category and high severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Permanently delete a work order. This cannot be undone.' The verb 'delete' combined with 'permanently' and 'cannot be undone' clearly indicates irreversible data destruction.

Questions about delete_work_order

What does the delete_work_order tool do? +

Permanently delete a work order. This cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Lanten 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_work_order? +

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

What risk level is delete_work_order? +

delete_work_order 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_work_order? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_work_order 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_work_order completely? +

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

delete_work_order is provided by the Lanten MCP Server MCP server (lanten-ai/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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