Delete an existing term from a Phrase Strings term base (glossary).
AI agents call strings_delete_glossary_term to permanently remove resources in Phrase — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool deletes glossary terms, which is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone. Glossary terms are reference data that may be used across localization projects. Deletion can break translation workflows or cause inconsistency if the term is referenced elsewhere. This qualifies as Destructive (highest severity besides Financial), with high confidence due to explicit 'delete' operation on stored data.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete an existing term from a Phrase Strings term base (glossary)' — this is an irreversible removal of data.
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Delete an existing term from a Phrase Strings term base (glossary). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Phrase MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Phrase MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for strings_delete_glossary_term: 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 Phrase. Nothing to install.
strings_delete_glossary_term 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 strings_delete_glossary_term 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 strings_delete_glossary_term. 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.
strings_delete_glossary_term is provided by the Phrase MCP server (phrase-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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