cleanup_all_files

BULK DELETE ALL FILES - Removes ALL files from Gemini File API associated with current API key. Clears entire cache. RETURNS: Count of deleted vs failed deletions with detailed lists. USE CASE: Complete cleanup after batch processing, reset environment, clear storage quota. WARNING: Irreversible ...

Server Gemini MCP Server mintmcqueen/gemini-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What cleanup_all_files does on Gemini MCP Server

AI agents call cleanup_all_files to permanently remove resources in Gemini MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why cleanup_all_files needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes all files associated with the API key without selective targeting or recovery option. The description explicitly warns it is 'Irreversible' and affects potentially numerous uploaded files.

From the tool's definition BULK DELETE ALL FILES - Removes ALL files from Gemini File API associated with current API key. Clears entire cache... Irreversible operation affecting all uploaded files.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Questions about cleanup_all_files

What does the cleanup_all_files tool do? +

BULK DELETE ALL FILES - Removes ALL files from Gemini File API associated with current API key. Clears entire cache. RETURNS: Count of deleted vs failed deletions with detailed lists. USE CASE: Complete cleanup after batch processing, reset environment, clear storage quota. WARNING: Irreversible operation affecting all uploaded files. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Gemini MCP Server 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 cleanup_all_files? +

Register the Gemini MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cleanup_all_files: 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 Gemini MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cleanup_all_files? +

cleanup_all_files 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 cleanup_all_files? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the cleanup_all_files 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 cleanup_all_files completely? +

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

cleanup_all_files is provided by the Gemini MCP Server MCP server (mintmcqueen/gemini-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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