cloud_delete_api_key

THE RISK

Critical Risk

Why cloud_delete_api_key needs a policy

Deletion of API keys is a destructive action that cannot be undone. Once deleted, the key is permanently removed and cannot be recovered, making it impossible to reverse the operation. This is more severe than Write (which is reversible) and falls into Destructive per the classification rules.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cloud_delete_api_key' and description 'Delete an API key' explicitly indicate irreversible deletion of an authentication credential.

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

POLICY

How to control cloud_delete_api_key

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "cloud_delete_api_key"
  ]
}

cloud_delete_api_key disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about cloud_delete_api_key

What does the cloud_delete_api_key tool do? +

Delete an API key. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the MCP ClickHouse 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 cloud_delete_api_key? +

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

What risk level is cloud_delete_api_key? +

cloud_delete_api_key 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 cloud_delete_api_key? +

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

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

cloud_delete_api_key is provided by the MCP ClickHouse MCP server (oualib/chmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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