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reset

Reset local config/state (keeps the CLI installed)

Part of the OpenClaw server.

reset can permanently delete data in OpenClaw, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call reset to permanently remove or destroy resources in OpenClaw. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call reset in a loop, permanently destroying resources in OpenClaw. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

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

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access reset gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so reset only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the reset tool do? +

Reset local config/state (keeps the CLI installed). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the OpenClaw 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 reset? +

Register the OpenClaw MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for reset: 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 OpenClaw. Nothing to install.

What risk level is reset? +

reset 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 reset? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the reset 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 reset completely? +

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

reset is provided by the OpenClaw MCP server (openclaw). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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Deterministic rules across all 129 OpenClaw tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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