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delete_entities

Delete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graph

Part of the Memory server.

delete_entities can permanently delete data in Memory, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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

Without a policy, an AI agent could call delete_entities in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Memory. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_entities"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_entities gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so delete_entities only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the delete_entities tool do? +

Delete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graph. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Memory 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_entities? +

Register the Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_entities: 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 Memory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_entities? +

delete_entities 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_entities? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_entities 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_entities completely? +

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

delete_entities is provided by the Memory MCP server (@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Memory tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 9 Memory tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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