delete_view_readrequest

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_view_readrequest needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes a view read request object from the Anaplan system. While the deletion itself is targeted to a read request (not production data), it represents an irreversible action that cannot be undone. The impact is moderate because it only affects request management artifacts rather than core business data, and the function appears to be a cleanup operation designed to free resources.

From the tool's definition delete_view_readrequest: 'Delete a large volume view read request to free server resources.' The term 'Delete' indicates irreversible removal of a request resource.

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

POLICY

How to control delete_view_readrequest

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_view_readrequest:

policy.json

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

delete_view_readrequest 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_view_readrequest

What does the delete_view_readrequest tool do? +

Delete a large volume view read request to free server resources. Always call this after downloading all pages. 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_view_readrequest? +

Register the Anaplan MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_view_readrequest: 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_view_readrequest? +

delete_view_readrequest 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_view_readrequest? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_view_readrequest 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_view_readrequest completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_view_readrequest. 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_view_readrequest? +

delete_view_readrequest 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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