delete_list_items

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_list_items needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data from Anaplan lists. The explicit 'irreversible' warning in the description confirms this is a destructive operation that cannot be undone. While the blast radius is limited to list items rather than entire models, the permanent nature of the deletion and potential for significant data loss in business models warrants 'high' severity.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Remove items from a list (WARNING: irreversible)' and name contains 'delete', indicating permanent data removal.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_list_items gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control delete_list_items

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Anaplan MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_list_items:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_list_items"
  ]
}

delete_list_items disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about delete_list_items

What does the delete_list_items tool do? +

Remove items from a list (WARNING: irreversible). Specify id or code for each item. Use get_list_items to find values. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Anaplan MCP 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_list_items? +

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

What risk level is delete_list_items? +

delete_list_items 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_list_items? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_list_items 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_list_items completely? +

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

delete_list_items is provided by the Anaplan MCP server (larasrinath/anaplan-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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