dials_deleteWorkflow
Delete an owned workflow and its routing descriptor (DELETE /v1/dials/workflows/{workflow_id})
This record as markdown: /tools/onesi-genesis-mcp/dials-deleteworkflow.md
What dials_deleteWorkflow does on Genesis
AI agents call dials_deleteWorkflow to permanently remove resources in Genesis, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
body | object | Yes | |
workflow_id | string | Yes |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why dials_deleteWorkflow is rated Critical
An AI agent that decides to call dials_deleteWorkflow doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Genesis is gone. There is no undo for destructive operations.
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The rule that runs dials_deleteWorkflow safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Genesis, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For dials_deleteWorkflow, this is the rule to start with:
dials_deleteWorkflow is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Genesis, apply this rule, and every dials_deleteWorkflow call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about dials_deleteWorkflow
Delete an owned workflow and its routing descriptor (DELETE /v1/dials/workflows/{workflow_id}). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Genesis MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
dials_deleteWorkflow accepts 2 parameters: body, workflow_id. Required: body, workflow_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Genesis MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for dials_deleteWorkflow: 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 Genesis. Nothing to install.
dials_deleteWorkflow 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 dials_deleteWorkflow 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 dials_deleteWorkflow. 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.
dials_deleteWorkflow is provided by the Genesis MCP server (@onesi/genesis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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