source_remove
A destructive tool on the Mcp Anything MCP server.
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What source_remove does on Mcp Anything
AI agents call source_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.
Why source_remove is rated Critical
The 'remove' verb paired with 'source' maps to destructive operations that cannot be undone. This carries significant risk if an agent misuses it to delete critical source files or code repositories. Severity is high rather than critical because the exact scope (single file, directory, or entire repository) is unclear due to lack of documentation.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'source_remove' indicates deletion or removal of source data/code without reversibility. No description provided, limiting confidence.
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The rule that runs source_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 source_remove, this is the rule to start with:
source_remove is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Anything, apply this rule, and every source_remove call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about source_remove
source_remove is a destructive tool on the Mcp Anything MCP server. 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.
Register the Mcp Anything MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for source_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.
source_remove is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the source_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for source_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.
source_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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