Remove element or folder from Private API Network
AI agents call remove_pan_element 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 performs an irreversible deletion operation on Private API Network elements or folders. Deletion operations cannot be undone and represent permanent data loss, making this a Destructive action rather than simply a Write operation. The high severity reflects potential loss of important API configurations or organizational structure within the Private API Network.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'remove_pan_element' and description 'Remove element or folder from Private API Network' indicate deletion of data. The verb 'remove' combined with the context of managing API network elements suggests irreversible deletion.
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Remove element or folder from Private API Network. 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 remove_pan_element: 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.
remove_pan_element 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 remove_pan_element 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 remove_pan_element. 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.
remove_pan_element 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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