destroy_machine

Delete a Fly.io machine. Permanently removes a Fly machine that was used for Proctor exam execution. Use this to clean up machines that are no longer needed. Returns: - success: boolean indicating if the machine was deleted Use cases: - Clean up machines after exam completion - Remove stuck or fa...

Server Pointsyeah slack-workspace-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What destroy_machine does on Pointsyeah

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

Why destroy_machine needs a policy

This tool permanently deletes infrastructure (a Fly.io machine) and cannot be undone. It irreversibly destroys computing resources and terminates running processes. This is the definition of a Destructive action. While the blast radius is scoped to a single machine, the irreversibility and resource destruction justify 'high' severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'destroy_machine' and description states 'Delete a Fly.io machine' and 'Permanently removes a Fly machine'. The warning explicitly says 'This action is irreversible' and 'Any running processes on the machine will be terminated'.

Questions about destroy_machine

What does the destroy_machine tool do? +

Delete a Fly.io machine. Permanently removes a Fly machine that was used for Proctor exam execution. Use this to clean up machines that are no longer needed. Returns: - success: boolean indicating if the machine was deleted Use cases: - Clean up machines after exam completion - Remove stuck or failed machines - Free up resources - Remove machines that are no longer needed Warning: - This action is irreversible - Any running processes on the machine will be terminated - Use cancel_exam first if there. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Pointsyeah 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 destroy_machine? +

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

What risk level is destroy_machine? +

destroy_machine 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 destroy_machine? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the destroy_machine 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 destroy_machine completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for destroy_machine. 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 destroy_machine? +

destroy_machine is provided by the Pointsyeah MCP server (slack-workspace-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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