mail_delete_mailbox

mail_delete_mailbox

Server Pyfastmail pjosols/pyfastmail-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What mail_delete_mailbox does on Pyfastmail

AI agents call mail_delete_mailbox to permanently remove resources in Pyfastmail — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why mail_delete_mailbox needs a policy

Deleting a mailbox is irreversible and cannot be undone — it destroys all email data within that mailbox. This is the most severe category (Destructive > Execute > Write > Read) because the action cannot be reversed and has maximum blast radius if invoked by an AI agent with incorrect arguments or malicious intent. Critical severity is warranted given the total data loss risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'mail_delete_mailbox' — the verb 'delete' combined with 'mailbox' indicates irreversible deletion of an entire mailbox and its contents. Description is empty but the name alone provides clear signal.

Questions about mail_delete_mailbox

What does the mail_delete_mailbox tool do? +

mail_delete_mailbox. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Pyfastmail MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on mail_delete_mailbox? +

Register the Pyfastmail MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mail_delete_mailbox: 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 Pyfastmail. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mail_delete_mailbox? +

mail_delete_mailbox is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit mail_delete_mailbox? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mail_delete_mailbox 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.

How do I block mail_delete_mailbox completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mail_delete_mailbox. 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.

What MCP server provides mail_delete_mailbox? +

mail_delete_mailbox is provided by the Pyfastmail MCP server (pjosols/pyfastmail-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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