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clear_index

Clear all indexed data

How to control clear_index ↓

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

Critical Risk

The tool permanently removes indexed data that is central to the server's function of providing code context and intelligence. While not a financial transaction or executing arbitrary code, this is a destructive operation that eliminates searchable state with no undo mechanism. An AI agent misusing this could render the codebase intelligence system unusable, forcing a full re-indexing.

From the tool's definition Clear all indexed data: this irreversibly deletes the entire indexed codebase intelligence that the Reporecall server maintains. The operation cannot be undone.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access clear_index gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Reporecall, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for clear_index:

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

clear_index disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Reporecall — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the clear_index tool do? +

Clear all indexed data. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Reporecall 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 clear_index? +

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

What risk level is clear_index? +

clear_index 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 clear_index? +

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

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

clear_index is provided by the Reporecall MCP server (proofofwork-agency/reporecall). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Reporecall tool call.

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