Delete a state transition.
AI agents call delete_transition to permanently remove resources in Qontinui Web MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool permanently removes a state transition, which is a core component of visual automation workflows. Deletion is irreversible and cannot be undone through normal API operations.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_transition' with description 'Delete a state transition.' The verb 'delete' indicates irreversible removal of data (a state transition configuration) from the Qontinui automation system.
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Delete a state transition. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_transition: 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 Qontinui Web MCP Server. Nothing to install.
delete_transition 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_transition 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_transition. 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_transition is provided by the Qontinui Web MCP Server MCP server (qontinui/qontinui-web-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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