discord_delete_message

Permanently delete one specific message. IRREVERSIBLE. The bot can always delete its own messages; deleting another user

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

What discord_delete_message does on Discord

AI agents call discord_delete_message 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_message needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes a message from Discord, matching the Destructive category definition. The 'IRREVERSIBLE' label in the description confirms the action cannot be undone. Severity is high because a malicious agent could delete important conversations, evidence, or communication records. Confidence is high due to explicit confirmation of permanent deletion in the description.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Permanently delete one specific message. IRREVERSIBLE.' The operation removes data that cannot be recovered.

Questions about discord_delete_message

What does the discord_delete_message tool do? +

Permanently delete one specific message. IRREVERSIBLE. The bot can always delete its own messages; deleting another user. 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_message? +

Register the Discord MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for discord_delete_message: 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_message? +

discord_delete_message 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_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the discord_delete_message 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_message completely? +

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

discord_delete_message 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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