delete_admin_backup

Delete one admin backup by file name.

Server Mealie MCP Server nikopol666/mealie-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_admin_backup does on Mealie MCP Server

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

Why delete_admin_backup needs a policy

This tool permanently removes admin backup files, which cannot be undone. Backup deletion is a destructive operation with significant blast radius: it could eliminate recovery points needed for disaster recovery, data restoration, or security incident investigation. Misuse could result in permanent data loss or inability to restore the system to a previous state.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_admin_backup' and description 'Delete one admin backup by file name' — the verb 'Delete' combined with the irreversible nature of removing backup files constitutes destructive action.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Questions about delete_admin_backup

What does the delete_admin_backup tool do? +

Delete one admin backup by file name. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mealie 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 delete_admin_backup? +

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

What risk level is delete_admin_backup? +

delete_admin_backup 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_admin_backup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_admin_backup 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_admin_backup completely? +

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

delete_admin_backup is provided by the Mealie MCP Server MCP server (nikopol666/mealie-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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