delete_media_file

THE RISK

Critical Risk

This tool irreversibly deletes files or folders, matching the Destructive category definition. The action cannot be undone and permanently removes data. While the blast radius is contained to media library files (not core business-critical systems), deletion of marketing assets, product images, or brand materials could disrupt business operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_media_file' explicitly performs deletion; description states 'Delete a specific file or folder from the media library' - irreversible removal of data.

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

HOW TO CONTROL DELETE_MEDIA_FILE

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

policy.json

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

delete_media_file 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 GoHighLevel 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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FAQ

What does the delete_media_file tool do? +

Delete a specific file or folder from the media library. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GoHighLevel 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_media_file? +

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

What risk level is delete_media_file? +

delete_media_file 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_media_file? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_media_file 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_media_file completely? +

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

delete_media_file is provided by the GoHighLevel MCP Server MCP server (mastanley13/gohighlevel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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