Deletes a backup vault in the specified project and location
AI agents call gcnv_backup_vault_delete to permanently remove resources in Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes a backup vault resource, destroying the backup storage location and potentially all associated backup data. Deletion is irreversible and represents a destructive action that prevents data recovery. While not financial in nature, the blast radius is high as an AI agent misusing this tool could eliminate critical backup infrastructure and compromise disaster recovery capabilities.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Deletes a backup vault'; deletion of backup infrastructure is irreversible and cannot be undone.
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Deletes a backup vault in the specified project and location. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gcnv_backup_vault_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 Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server. Nothing to install.
gcnv_backup_vault_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gcnv_backup_vault_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gcnv_backup_vault_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.
gcnv_backup_vault_delete is provided by the Google Cloud NetApp Volumes MCP Server MCP server (netapp/gcnv-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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