discord_delete_channel

Permanently delete a channel and all of its messages. IRREVERSIBLE. SAFE BY DEFAULT: dry_run is true unless explicitly set to false, so call it first to preview, then re-call with dry_run:false to actually delete. Requires the Manage Channels permission. An optional reason is recorded in the audi...

Server Discord @pasympa/discord-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What discord_delete_channel does on Discord

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

Why discord_delete_channel needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data (channels and all contained messages) with no way to recover. While the dry_run safety mechanism is helpful, when executed with dry_run:false, the action cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Permanently delete a channel and all of its messages. IRREVERSIBLE.' This is irreversible data deletion across all messages in a channel.

Questions about discord_delete_channel

What does the discord_delete_channel tool do? +

Permanently delete a channel and all of its messages. IRREVERSIBLE. SAFE BY DEFAULT: dry_run is true unless explicitly set to false, so call it first to preview, then re-call with dry_run:false to actually delete. Requires the Manage Channels permission. An optional reason is recorded in the audit log. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Discord 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 discord_delete_channel? +

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

What risk level is discord_delete_channel? +

discord_delete_channel 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 discord_delete_channel? +

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

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

discord_delete_channel is provided by the Discord MCP server (@pasympa/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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