delete_advance_automation · AC Infinity MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What delete_advance_automation does on AC Infinity MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why delete_advance_automation needs a policy

The tool deletes automation rules, which cannot be undone. This is a destructive operation that removes configuration state. While not as critical as deleting all data, removing automation rules that control environmental systems (fans, ports) in grow environments could disrupt operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_advance_automation' with no description provided. The 'delete' verb indicates irreversible removal of automation rules.

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Questions about delete_advance_automation

What does the delete_advance_automation tool do? +

delete_advance_automation. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the AC Infinity MCP 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_advance_automation? +

Register the AC Infinity MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_advance_automation: 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 AC Infinity MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_advance_automation? +

delete_advance_automation 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_advance_automation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_advance_automation 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_advance_automation completely? +

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

delete_advance_automation is provided by the AC Infinity MCP server (ober37/ac-infinity-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.