run_delete

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why run_delete needs a policy

This tool executes a delete action, which is an irreversible destructive operation on model data. The blast radius is critical because a misused delete action on an Anaplan model could permanently remove business-critical planning or financial data at scale, with no indication of a rollback mechanism.

From the tool's definition "Execute a delete action on a model" — the tool explicitly runs a delete operation against model data in Anaplan.

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

POLICY

How to control run_delete

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 run_delete:

policy.json

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

run_delete 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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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Anaplan MCP tools

Destructive bulk_delete_models Bulk delete closed models (WARNING: irreversible). Models must be closed first. Destructive delete_file Delete a file from a model (WARNING: irreversible). Use show_files to find the fileId. Destructive delete_list_items Remove items from a list (WARNING: irreversible). Specify id or code for each item. Use ge Destructive delete_list_readrequest Delete a large volume list read request to free server resources. Always call this after d Destructive delete_view_readrequest Delete a large volume view read request to free server resources. Always call this after d Destructive close_model Close (archive) a model. Requires workspace admin. Must be closed before bulk_delete_model Destructive set_currentperiod Set current period for a model (WARNING: may cause data loss if periods are removed). Use Execute cancel_task Cancel a running task. taskId comes from the run_ response or show_tasks.

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Go deeper

Critical-risk tools in Anaplan MCP → Every critical-risk tool this server exposes, in one view.
All critical-risk MCP tools → Every critical-risk tool across the catalogue, and the policy pattern that contains them.
The MCP Attack Database → Documented attack patterns against MCP deployments — and the policies that stop them.
Blast radius → How much damage one compromised or confused agent can do — and how to bound it.
Tool call approval → Approval gates on individual tool calls: auto-allow, prompt, or deny.
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FAQ

Questions about run_delete

What does the run_delete tool do? +

Execute a delete action on a model. Use show_actions first to find the delete action ID. 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 run_delete? +

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

run_delete 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 run_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the run_delete 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 run_delete completely? +

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

run_delete 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.

Enforce policy on every Anaplan MCP tool call.

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