delete_source

Delete a workflow source.

SERVERAutomagik Tools SOURCEnamastexlabs/automagik-tools

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_source does on Automagik Tools

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

RISK

Why delete_source is rated Critical

This tool permanently removes a workflow source, which cannot be undone. Deletion of data is irreversible and qualifies as destructive. The high severity reflects that an AI agent misusing this tool could remove critical workflow configurations, disrupting automation pipelines. Confidence is high because the description explicitly uses the word 'delete,' which unambiguously indicates destructive action.

From the tool's definition The tool name is 'delete_source' and the description states 'Delete a workflow source.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_source safely

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

delete_source Hidden

delete_source 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": [
    "delete_source"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about delete_source

What does the delete_source tool do? +

Delete a workflow source. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Automagik Tools 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_source? +

Register the Automagik Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_source: 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 Automagik Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_source? +

delete_source 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_source? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_source 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_source completely? +

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

delete_source is provided by the Automagik Tools MCP server (namastexlabs/automagik-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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