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goclaw_mcp_server_delete

Remove a registered MCP server from GoClaw

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What goclaw_mcp_server_delete does on GoClaw MCP Server

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

Critical Risk

Why goclaw_mcp_server_delete needs a policy

This tool permanently deletes a registered MCP server from the GoClaw gateway infrastructure. Deletion is irreversible and could disrupt AI assistant operations that depend on that server. While not as critical as deleting data, removing infrastructure configuration represents a destructive action with potential blast radius affecting multiple dependent systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Remove a registered MCP server from GoClaw' — this action irreversibly removes infrastructure configuration that cannot be automatically recovered.

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

How to control goclaw_mcp_server_delete

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

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

goclaw_mcp_server_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 GoClaw MCP Server — 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 goclaw_mcp_server_delete

What does the goclaw_mcp_server_delete tool do? +

Remove a registered MCP server from GoClaw. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the GoClaw 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 goclaw_mcp_server_delete? +

Register the GoClaw MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for goclaw_mcp_server_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 GoClaw MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is goclaw_mcp_server_delete? +

goclaw_mcp_server_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 goclaw_mcp_server_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the goclaw_mcp_server_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 goclaw_mcp_server_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for goclaw_mcp_server_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 goclaw_mcp_server_delete? +

goclaw_mcp_server_delete is provided by the GoClaw MCP Server MCP server (nextlevelbuilder/goclaw-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every GoClaw MCP Server tool call.

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