event_log_clear

Clear a Windows Event Log (requires admin privileges)

SERVERMcp Windows SOURCEmukul975/mcp-windows-automation

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/mukul975-mcp-windows-automation/event-log-clear.md

WHAT IT DOES

What event_log_clear does on Mcp Windows

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

RISK

Why event_log_clear is rated Critical

This tool permanently deletes Windows Event Log entries, which constitutes irreversible destruction of data. Event logs are critical for security auditing, compliance, and forensic investigation. An AI agent misusing this tool could destroy evidence of malicious activity, violate compliance requirements (SOC2, HIPAA, etc.), or hide system compromise.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'event_log_clear' and description 'Clear a Windows Event Log' indicate irreversible deletion of event log data. Clearing event logs destroys audit trails and forensic evidence that cannot be recovered.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs event_log_clear safely

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

event_log_clear Hidden

event_log_clear 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": [
    "event_log_clear"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp Windows, apply this rule, and every event_log_clear call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about event_log_clear

What does the event_log_clear tool do? +

Clear a Windows Event Log (requires admin privileges). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Windows 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 event_log_clear? +

Register the Mcp Windows MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for event_log_clear: 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 Mcp Windows. Nothing to install.

What risk level is event_log_clear? +

event_log_clear 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 event_log_clear? +

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

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

event_log_clear is provided by the Mcp Windows MCP server (mukul975/mcp-windows-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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