Drop a database
AI agents call drop-database to permanently remove resources in Mysql Multi — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool performs an irreversible deletion operation that destroys data at scale (entire database). It cannot be undone without backups. The blast radius for an AI agent misusing this tool is catastrophic—it could eliminate production databases, cause data loss, and disrupt services. This is the most severe category of risk.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'drop-database' with description 'Drop a database'. The DROP DATABASE command irreversibly deletes an entire database and all its contents, including all tables, indexes, and data.
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Drop a database. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mysql Multi MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Mysql Multi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for drop-database: 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 Mysql Multi. Nothing to install.
drop-database 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 drop-database 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 drop-database. 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.
drop-database is provided by the Mysql Multi MCP server (pchimbolo/mysql-multi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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