delete-data-type

Deletes a data type by Id

SERVERMcp Dev SOURCE@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete-data-type does on Mcp Dev

AI agents call delete-data-type to permanently remove resources in Mcp Dev, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete-data-type is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes a data type from the Umbraco CMS, which is an irreversible operation. Data types are foundational configuration objects in Umbraco that likely affect multiple documents and content structures. Deletion cannot be undone and impacts dependent content, making this a Destructive action rather than mere Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'delete-data-type'; description: 'Deletes a data type by Id'. The verb 'deletes' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete-data-type safely

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

delete-data-type Hidden

delete-data-type 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": [
    "delete-data-type"
  ]
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Dev, apply this rule, and every delete-data-type call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete-data-type

What does the delete-data-type tool do? +

Deletes a data type by Id. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Dev 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-data-type? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete-data-type: 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 Dev. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete-data-type? +

delete-data-type 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-data-type? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete-data-type 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-data-type completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete-data-type. 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-data-type? +

delete-data-type is provided by the Mcp Dev MCP server (@umbraco-cms/mcp-dev). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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