remove_evidence

Remove an evidence item from a control by index.

Server Mipiti MCP Server mipiti/mipiti-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What remove_evidence does on Mipiti MCP Server

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

Why remove_evidence needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes evidence items from security controls in the threat model platform. Deletion of compliance evidence is a destructive, potentially unrecoverable action that could impact audit trails, compliance posture, and security documentation. The word 'remove' indicates deletion with no mention of undo or soft-delete capability.

From the tool's definition Remove an evidence item from a control by index

Questions about remove_evidence

What does the remove_evidence tool do? +

Remove an evidence item from a control by index. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mipiti 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 remove_evidence? +

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

What risk level is remove_evidence? +

remove_evidence 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 remove_evidence? +

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

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

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

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