delete-element-from-recycle-bin

Permanently deletes an element from the recycle bin by its 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-element-from-recycle-bin does on Mcp Dev

AI agents call delete-element-from-recycle-bin 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-element-from-recycle-bin is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly removes data from the recycle bin. Even though the element is already in the recycle bin (a secondary location), permanent deletion means the data cannot be recovered. This is a destructive action with a high blast radius if triggered unintentionally by an AI agent, as it results in permanent data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Permanently deletes an element from the recycle bin by its id' - the word 'Permanently' indicates this action cannot be undone.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete-element-from-recycle-bin 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-element-from-recycle-bin, this is the rule to start with:

delete-element-from-recycle-bin Hidden

delete-element-from-recycle-bin 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-element-from-recycle-bin"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete-element-from-recycle-bin

What does the delete-element-from-recycle-bin tool do? +

Permanently deletes an element from the recycle bin by its 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-element-from-recycle-bin? +

Register the Mcp Dev MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete-element-from-recycle-bin: 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-element-from-recycle-bin? +

delete-element-from-recycle-bin 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-element-from-recycle-bin? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete-element-from-recycle-bin 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-element-from-recycle-bin completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete-element-from-recycle-bin. 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-element-from-recycle-bin? +

delete-element-from-recycle-bin 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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