Quita una capa del data frame activo por nombre.
AI agents call remove_layer to permanently remove resources in Arcmap — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Removing a layer from an active data frame is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone without manual recovery. While the underlying data source may not be deleted from disk, the layer configuration and its presence in the active map document is permanently removed. This constitutes a destructive action with potential loss of work or map configurations.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_layer' combined with description 'Quita una capa del data frame activo por nombre' (removes a layer from the active data frame by name) indicates permanent removal of a layer from the map project.
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Quita una capa del data frame activo por nombre. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Arcmap MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Arcmap MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_layer: 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 Arcmap. Nothing to install.
remove_layer 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 remove_layer 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 remove_layer. 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.
remove_layer is provided by the Arcmap MCP server (pedralcg/arcmap-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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