delete_contact

Delete an Apple Contact by contactId. Dry-run by default and requires confirmPhrase=

Server Apple Contacts MCP lu-wo/apple-contacts-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_contact does on Apple Contacts MCP

AI agents call delete_contact to permanently remove resources in Apple Contacts MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_contact needs a policy

Deletion of contact records is irreversible and represents data loss. Even with safety mechanisms (dry-run default, confirmation requirement), the destructive nature of the operation and potential blast radius (loss of contact information, inability to undo) places this in the Destructive category, which outranks Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_contact' and description 'Delete an Apple Contact by contactId' indicate irreversible deletion.

Questions about delete_contact

What does the delete_contact tool do? +

Delete an Apple Contact by contactId. Dry-run by default and requires confirmPhrase=. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Apple Contacts 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_contact? +

Register the Apple Contacts MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_contact: 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 Apple Contacts MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_contact? +

delete_contact 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_contact? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_contact 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_contact completely? +

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

delete_contact is provided by the Apple Contacts MCP server (lu-wo/apple-contacts-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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