Delete workspace
AI agents call tf_workspace_delete to permanently remove resources in Terraform MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deleting a Terraform workspace irreversibly removes the associated state file and workspace configuration, which cannot be undone without external backups. This is a destructive action with potential to cause loss of infrastructure tracking and state corruption.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'tf_workspace_delete' explicitly performs a delete operation on Terraform workspaces. The description 'Delete workspace' confirms irreversible deletion of infrastructure state and configuration context.
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Delete workspace. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Terraform MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Terraform MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tf_workspace_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 Terraform MCP Server. Nothing to install.
tf_workspace_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 tf_workspace_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 tf_workspace_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.
tf_workspace_delete is provided by the Terraform MCP Server MCP server (mjrestivo16/mcp-terraform). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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