Permanently deletes a content item from Plone using its path. Example: plone_delete_content({path:
AI agents call plone_delete_content to permanently remove resources in Plone 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 the Plone CMS. Permanent deletion is the hallmark of the Destructive category, which takes precedence over Write operations. The high severity reflects that an AI agent misusing this tool could destroy significant amounts of content. Confidence is high because the name and description are explicit and unambiguous about the destructive nature of the operation.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Permanently deletes a content item from Plone'. The action cannot be undone once executed.
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Permanently deletes a content item from Plone using its path. Example: plone_delete_content({path:. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Plone MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Plone MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for plone_delete_content: 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 Plone MCP Server. Nothing to install.
plone_delete_content 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 plone_delete_content 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 plone_delete_content. 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.
plone_delete_content is provided by the Plone MCP Server MCP server (plone/plone-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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