delete_virtual_key

Delete a virtual key by slug. This is irreversible and will break prompts and configs that reference the slug, so confirm no active dependencies first. Returns success after removal.

Server Portkey Admin CodesWhat/portkey-admin-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 11 required

What delete_virtual_key does on Portkey Admin

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

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
slug string Yes The slug of the virtual key to delete

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why delete_virtual_key needs a policy

An AI agent that decides to call delete_virtual_key doesn't hesitate, doesn't double-check, and doesn't stop at one. Whatever it removes from Portkey Admin is gone — there is no undo for destructive operations.

Questions about delete_virtual_key

What does the delete_virtual_key tool do? +

Delete a virtual key by slug. This is irreversible and will break prompts and configs that reference the slug, so confirm no active dependencies first. Returns success after removal. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Portkey Admin MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

What parameters does delete_virtual_key accept? +

delete_virtual_key accepts 1 parameter: slug. Required: slug. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_virtual_key? +

Register the Portkey Admin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_virtual_key: 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 Portkey Admin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_virtual_key? +

delete_virtual_key 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 delete_virtual_key? +

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

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

delete_virtual_key is provided by the Portkey Admin MCP server (CodesWhat/portkey-admin-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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