layer_remove

Remove a layer by index.

SERVERMcp Anything SOURCEZaymadkid/mcp-anything

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What layer_remove does on Mcp Anything

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

RISK

Why layer_remove is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly deletes a layer from what appears to be a design/animation/media application (given sibling tools like animation_* and camera_*). Deletion operations are classified as Destructive. While the blast radius depends on context (what application, what layer), the irreversibility and potential loss of user work justify 'high' severity.

From the tool's definition The tool name "layer_remove" combined with the description "Remove a layer by index" indicates deletion of data. The verb "Remove" is explicitly destructive—layers cannot be recovered once deleted.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs layer_remove safely

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

layer_remove Hidden

layer_remove 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": [
    "layer_remove"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about layer_remove

What does the layer_remove tool do? +

Remove a layer by index. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Anything 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 layer_remove? +

Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for layer_remove: 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 Mcp Anything. Nothing to install.

What risk level is layer_remove? +

layer_remove 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 layer_remove? +

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

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

layer_remove is provided by the Mcp Anything MCP server (Zaymadkid/mcp-anything). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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