Alias for remove_database().
AI agents call delete_database to permanently remove resources in PlugLayer MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deleting a database is a destructive action that irreversibly removes data and cannot be undone. This falls into the Destructive category, which takes precedence over Write since the operation cannot be reversed. The severity is high because accidental deletion of a database can cause significant loss of application data and downtime, though it is not critical if proper backups exist.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_database' and description states it is 'Alias for remove_database()'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'database' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Alias for remove_database(). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the PlugLayer MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the PlugLayer MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_database: 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 PlugLayer MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_database 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_database 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_database. 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_database is provided by the PlugLayer MCP Server MCP server (pluglayer/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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