Delete a file or folder (moves to trash)
AI agents call delete_file to permanently remove resources in Enhanced MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Even though 'moves to trash' suggests reversibility via recovery, deletion of user files (especially in Google Drive context given server scope) is an irreversible operation from the agent's perspective and constitutes destructive action. An AI misusing this tool could delete critical documents, spreadsheets, or attachments without user intent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_file' explicitly indicates deletion. Description states 'Delete a file or folder (moves to trash)' — the action irreversibly removes files from user's active storage.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete a file or folder (moves to trash). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Enhanced MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Enhanced MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_file: 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 Enhanced MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_file is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_file 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_file. 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.
delete_file is provided by the Enhanced MCP Server MCP server (pbulbule13/mcpwithgoogle). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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