mittwald_cronjob_delete

Delete a cronjob.

SERVERMittwald MCP Server SOURCEmittwald/mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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This record as markdown: /tools/mittwald-mcp-server/mittwald-cronjob-delete.md

WHAT IT DOES

What mittwald_cronjob_delete does on Mittwald MCP Server

AI agents call mittwald_cronjob_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.

RISK

Why mittwald_cronjob_delete is rated Critical

The tool permanently removes a cronjob configuration, which cannot be undone. This is a destructive operation with potentially significant blast radius if an AI agent mistakenly deletes critical scheduled tasks that users depend on for their applications (backups, monitoring, maintenance jobs, etc.).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a cronjob' — this is an irreversible deletion operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mittwald_cronjob_delete safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mittwald MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mittwald_cronjob_delete, this is the rule to start with:

mittwald_cronjob_delete Hidden

mittwald_cronjob_delete is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "mittwald_cronjob_delete"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mittwald MCP Server, apply this rule, and every mittwald_cronjob_delete call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mittwald_cronjob_delete

What does the mittwald_cronjob_delete tool do? +

Delete a cronjob. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on mittwald_cronjob_delete? +

Register the Mittwald MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mittwald_cronjob_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.

What risk level is mittwald_cronjob_delete? +

mittwald_cronjob_delete 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 mittwald_cronjob_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mittwald_cronjob_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.

How do I block mittwald_cronjob_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mittwald_cronjob_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.

What MCP server provides mittwald_cronjob_delete? +

mittwald_cronjob_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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