Permanently delete an asset from the database, search indexes, and physical storage.
AI agents call delete_asset to permanently remove resources in Picsha AI MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly removes data from multiple storage layers (database, indexes, physical storage) and cannot be undone. This is the defining characteristic of the Destructive category. Severity is high because deleted assets cannot be recovered and the blast radius affects data integrity and availability for potentially many users in a multi-tenant environment.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_asset' and description states 'Permanently delete an asset from the database, search indexes, and physical storage.' The word 'Permanently' and the scope of deletion across database, indexes, and storage confirm irreversible data…
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Permanently delete an asset from the database, search indexes, and physical storage. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Picsha AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Picsha AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_asset: 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 Picsha AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_asset 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_asset 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_asset. 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_asset is provided by the Picsha AI MCP Server MCP server (picsha-ai/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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