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delete_lab_network

Delete a network from a lab.

How to control delete_lab_network ↓

What delete_lab_network does on EVE-NG MCP Server

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

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Why delete_lab_network needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a network object from a lab environment, which cannot be undone. Deletion is irreversible and represents data loss. While the blast radius is scoped to a network within a lab (not financial or system-wide), it is still destructive and ranks higher than Write or Execute actions. Confidence is high because 'delete' is unambiguous.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_lab_network' and description states 'Delete a network from a lab.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_lab_network gives an agent:

How to control delete_lab_network

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and EVE-NG MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_lab_network:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_lab_network"
  ]
}

delete_lab_network disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register EVE-NG MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about delete_lab_network

What does the delete_lab_network tool do? +

Delete a network from a lab. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the EVE-NG 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 delete_lab_network? +

Register the EVE-NG MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_lab_network: 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 EVE-NG MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_lab_network? +

delete_lab_network 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 delete_lab_network? +

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

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

delete_lab_network is provided by the EVE-NG MCP Server MCP server (moimran/eveng-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every EVE-NG MCP Server tool call.

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