clickup_delete_folder

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why clickup_delete_folder needs a policy

This tool removes a folder from ClickUp, an action that cannot be undone. Deletion is inherently destructive and results in permanent data loss. The severity is 'high' because a folder typically contains multiple tasks, documents, or other organized work items; misuse could result in significant loss of organizational structure and content, though it is scoped to a single folder rather than an entire workspace.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'clickup_delete_folder' and description states 'Deletes a Folder.' The verb 'Deletes' indicates irreversible removal of data.

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

POLICY

How to control clickup_delete_folder

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "clickup_delete_folder"
  ]
}

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

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about clickup_delete_folder

What does the clickup_delete_folder tool do? +

Deletes a Folder. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ClickUp 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 clickup_delete_folder? +

Register the ClickUp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clickup_delete_folder: 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 ClickUp MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clickup_delete_folder? +

clickup_delete_folder 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 clickup_delete_folder? +

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

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

clickup_delete_folder is provided by the ClickUp MCP Server MCP server (nazruden/clickup-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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