Delete a node from Figma
AI agents call delete_node to permanently remove resources in Talk to Figma MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deletion of design nodes in Figma is an irreversible action that cannot be easily undone programmatically by an AI agent. While Figma has undo history, an AI agent calling this tool without proper safeguards could permanently remove critical design assets. This poses a high risk if an agent misinterprets user intent or operates on the wrong node.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_node' with description 'Delete a node from Figma'. The verb 'delete' is explicitly destructive. Sibling tools include 'delete_multiple_nodes', confirming this server supports irreversible deletion operations.
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Delete a node from Figma. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Talk to Figma MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Talk to Figma MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_node: 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 Talk to Figma MCP. Nothing to install.
delete_node 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_node 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_node. 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_node is provided by the Talk to Figma MCP server (pipethedev/talk-to-figma-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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