delete_issue

Permanently delete a MantisBT issue. This action is irreversible.

Server MantisBT MCP Server @dpesch/mantisbt-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 11 required

What delete_issue does on MantisBT MCP Server

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
id integer Yes Numeric issue ID to delete

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why delete_issue needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes data (an entire issue record) from the system. Destructive actions are those that cannot be undone, which is explicitly stated in the description. While the blast radius depends on the importance of the deleted issue, the permanent and irreversible nature of the operation makes this a destructive action with high severity risk to data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states "Permanently delete a MantisBT issue" and "This action is irreversible." The verb "delete" combined with "permanently" and "irreversible" clearly indicates data destruction that cannot be undone.

Questions about delete_issue

What does the delete_issue tool do? +

Permanently delete a MantisBT issue. This action is irreversible. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MantisBT MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does delete_issue accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on delete_issue? +

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

What risk level is delete_issue? +

delete_issue 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_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_issue 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_issue completely? +

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

delete_issue is provided by the MantisBT MCP Server MCP server (@dpesch/mantisbt-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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