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delete_memo

Permanently delete a memo from the Memolink workspace by its ID. Call this ONLY when the user explicitly asks to remove, delete, or destroy a specific item of information.

Single-target operation

Part of the Memolink MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

memolink-mcp Destructive Risk 4/5

AI agents may call delete_memo to permanently remove or destroy resources in Memolink. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_memo in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Memolink. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

memolink.yaml
tools:
  delete_memo:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Memolink policy for all 10 tools.

Tool Name delete_memo
Category Destructive
MCP Server Memolink MCP Server
Risk Level Critical

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Agents calling destructive-class tools like delete_memo have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

delete_memo is one of the critical-risk operations in Memolink. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the delete_memo tool do? +

Permanently delete a memo from the Memolink workspace by its ID. Call this ONLY when the user explicitly asks to remove, delete, or destroy a specific item of information.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Memolink 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_memo? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for delete_memo. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Memolink MCP server.

What risk level is delete_memo? +

delete_memo 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_memo? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_memo rule in your Intercept 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_memo completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for delete_memo. 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_memo? +

delete_memo is provided by the Memolink MCP server (memolink-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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