delete

Delete a file or folder.

Server Yadisk patr56/yadisk-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete does on Yadisk

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

Why delete needs a policy

The delete operation permanently removes files or folders, which cannot be undone. This matches the Destructive category definition: 'irreversibly deletes or overwrites data, or actions that cannot be undone.' While the severity is high rather than critical because it operates on user data rather than system infrastructure, the irreversible nature of deletion and potential for an AI agent to mistakenly delete…

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete a file or folder.' This is an irreversible operation that removes data from Yandex Disk.

Questions about delete

What does the delete tool do? +

Delete a file or folder. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Yadisk 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 delete? +

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

What risk level is delete? +

delete 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 delete? +

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

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

delete is provided by the Yadisk MCP server (patr56/yadisk-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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