remove_path
AI agents call remove_path to permanently remove resources in MCP4Modal Sandbox — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool name 'remove_path' strongly suggests deletion or removal of files or directories. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the sibling tools and server context (sandbox file management) clarify the intent. Path removal is destructive and irreversible.
From the tool's definition Tool named 'remove_path' with no description provided; context indicates it operates within isolated cloud-based sandbox environments alongside file operations (push_file_to_sandbox, write_file_content_to_sandbox, read_file_content_from_sandbox).
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remove_path. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP4Modal Sandbox MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the MCP4Modal Sandbox MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_path: 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 MCP4Modal Sandbox. Nothing to install.
remove_path 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 remove_path 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 remove_path. 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.
remove_path is provided by the MCP4Modal Sandbox MCP server (milkymap/mcp4modal_sandbox). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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