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empty_trash

Permanently empty the trash (requires confirmation)

Part of the Raindrop server.

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

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

Permanently empty the trash (requires confirmation). It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Raindrop 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 empty_trash? +

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

What risk level is empty_trash? +

empty_trash 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 empty_trash? +

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

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

empty_trash is provided by the Raindrop MCP server (@adeze/raindrop-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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