iam_revokeApiKey

Revoke API key (DELETE /v1/iam/api-keys/{key_id}) [service status: not_deployed]

SERVERGenesis SOURCE@lifesi/genesis-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 11 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/lifesi-genesis-mcp/iam-revokeapikey.md

WHAT IT DOES

What iam_revokeApiKey does on Genesis

AI agents call iam_revokeApiKey to permanently remove resources in Genesis, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`key_id`	string	Yes

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why iam_revokeApiKey is rated Critical

An AI agent that decides to call iam_revokeApiKey doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Genesis is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs iam_revokeApiKey safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Genesis, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For iam_revokeApiKey, this is the rule to start with:

iam_revokeApiKey Hidden

iam_revokeApiKey is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Genesis, apply this rule, and every iam_revokeApiKey call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about iam_revokeApiKey

What does the iam_revokeApiKey tool do? +

Revoke API key (DELETE /v1/iam/api-keys/{key_id}) [service status: not_deployed]. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Genesis MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does iam_revokeApiKey accept? +

iam_revokeApiKey accepts 1 parameter: key_id. Required: key_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on iam_revokeApiKey? +

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

What risk level is iam_revokeApiKey? +

iam_revokeApiKey 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 iam_revokeApiKey? +

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

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

iam_revokeApiKey is provided by the Genesis MCP server (@lifesi/genesis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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