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mind_map_delete

Delete a Mind Map from a notebook

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What mind_map_delete does on Notebooklm

AI agents call mind_map_delete to permanently remove resources in Notebooklm — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why mind_map_delete needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a Mind Map artifact from a notebook. The deletion is irreversible and constitutes data loss. While the blast radius is limited to Mind Maps within NotebookLM (not system-level or cross-service destruction), the action cannot be undone and represents a destructive operation. Severity is high rather than critical because the impact is scoped to a single artifact type within one service.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mind_map_delete' with description 'Delete a Mind Map from a notebook'. The verb 'Delete' combined with the action of removing a Mind Map indicates irreversible data destruction.

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

How to control mind_map_delete

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

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

mind_map_delete 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 Notebooklm — 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 mind_map_delete

What does the mind_map_delete tool do? +

Delete a Mind Map from a notebook. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Notebooklm 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 mind_map_delete? +

Register the Notebooklm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mind_map_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 Notebooklm. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mind_map_delete? +

mind_map_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 mind_map_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mind_map_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 mind_map_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mind_map_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 mind_map_delete? +

mind_map_delete is provided by the Notebooklm MCP server (moodrobotics/notebooklm-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Notebooklm tool call.

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