Delete a backup
AI agents call mittwald_backup_delete to permanently remove resources in Mittwald MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes backup data, which cannot be recovered or undone. Deletion of backups is a destructive action that could result in loss of recovery capability for critical systems. While not as immediately severe as deleting production data, the loss of backup integrity is a high-severity concern.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mittwald_backup_delete' and description states 'Delete a backup'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'backup' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete a backup. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mittwald MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mittwald_backup_delete: 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 Mittwald MCP Server. Nothing to install.
mittwald_backup_delete 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 mittwald_backup_delete 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 mittwald_backup_delete. 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.
mittwald_backup_delete is provided by the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server (mittwald/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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