Delete a Settings 2.0 object by objectId (WRITE, destructive).
AI agents call delete_settings_object to permanently remove resources in Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently deletes configuration objects in Dynatrace without the ability to undo the action. Deletion of settings objects could impact monitoring configurations, dashboards, alert rules, or other critical observability infrastructure. While not as severe as deleting production data, misconfiguration or malicious use could disrupt monitoring capabilities.
From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Delete a Settings 2.0 object by objectId (WRITE, destructive)'. The word 'Delete' combined with 'destructive' classification confirms irreversible data removal.
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Delete a Settings 2.0 object by objectId (WRITE, destructive). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_settings_object: 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 Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_settings_object 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 delete_settings_object 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 delete_settings_object. 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.
delete_settings_object is provided by the Dynatrace SaaS MCP Server MCP server (mnmozi/dynatrace-mcp-saas). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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