Delete an API comment
AI agents call delete_api_comment to permanently remove resources in Postman — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes an API comment, which cannot be undone. Deletion of data is irreversible and falls under the Destructive category. While the scope is limited to a single comment (reducing blast radius compared to bulk deletions), the irreversible nature and potential for misuse by an agent justify a high severity rating.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_api_comment' and description states 'Delete an API comment'. The verb 'Delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.
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Delete an API comment. 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.
Register the Postman MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_api_comment: 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.
delete_api_comment 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_api_comment 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_api_comment. 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_api_comment is provided by the Postman MCP server (postmanv3/postman-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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