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deleteWorkspace

Delete a workspace and all contents

Risk signalsDestroys workspace and all resources

Part of the Postman server.

deleteWorkspace can permanently delete data in Postman, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call deleteWorkspace to permanently remove or destroy resources in Postman. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call deleteWorkspace in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Postman. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "deleteWorkspace"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access deleteWorkspace gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so deleteWorkspace only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the deleteWorkspace tool do? +

Delete a workspace and all contents. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Postman 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 deleteWorkspace? +

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

What risk level is deleteWorkspace? +

deleteWorkspace 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 deleteWorkspace? +

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

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

deleteWorkspace is provided by the Postman MCP server (https://mcp.eu.postman.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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