delete_table

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why delete_table needs a policy

This tool removes a complete table, which is a destructive operation that eliminates data organization and all associated records, even if recovery is technically possible through a separate restore mechanism. The primary action is deletion of a permanent database object, making it Destructive rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_table' and description states it 'Delete a table'. Even though the description notes tables are 'recoverable via restore_table_from_trash', the action is irreversible from the user's immediate perspective and deletes an entire data…

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

POLICY

How to control delete_table

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

policy.json

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

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

Create a free account and register Teable MCP Server — nothing to install.
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 Teable MCP Server tools

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FAQ

Questions about delete_table

What does the delete_table tool do? +

Delete a table (moves to trash, recoverable via restore_table_from_trash). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Teable 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_table? +

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

What risk level is delete_table? +

delete_table 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_table? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_table 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_table completely? +

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

delete_table is provided by the Teable MCP Server MCP server (ltphat2204/teable-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Teable MCP Server tool call.

Start from Teable MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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