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purge_queue

Remove all messages from a queue. Returns the number of messages purged.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Part of the Queue Pilot server.

purge_queue can permanently delete data in Queue Pilot, 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 purge_queue to permanently remove or destroy resources in Queue Pilot. 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 purge_queue in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Queue Pilot. 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": [
    "purge_queue"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access purge_queue 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 purge_queue 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 purge_queue tool do? +

Remove all messages from a queue. Returns the number of messages purged.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Queue Pilot 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 purge_queue? +

Register the Queue Pilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for purge_queue: 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 Queue Pilot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is purge_queue? +

purge_queue 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 purge_queue? +

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

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

purge_queue is provided by the Queue Pilot MCP server (queue-pilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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