common-remove-base-template-by-id

WHAT IT DOES

What common-remove-base-template-by-id does on SitecoreMCP

AI agents call common-remove-base-template-by-id to permanently remove resources in SitecoreMCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why common-remove-base-template-by-id needs a policy

Removing a base template from a template item is an irreversible structural change to the content model. This modifies inheritance hierarchies in Sitecore, which can break content items that rely on fields inherited from that base template, causing cascading data and rendering issues. This is a destructive operation because undoing it requires manual re-addition and potential data recovery.

From the tool's definition Removes a base template from a template item by its ID

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Questions about common-remove-base-template-by-id

What does the common-remove-base-template-by-id tool do? +

Removes a base template from a template item by its ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the SitecoreMCP 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 common-remove-base-template-by-id? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for common-remove-base-template-by-id: 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 SitecoreMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is common-remove-base-template-by-id? +

common-remove-base-template-by-id 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 common-remove-base-template-by-id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the common-remove-base-template-by-id 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 common-remove-base-template-by-id completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for common-remove-base-template-by-id. 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 common-remove-base-template-by-id? +

common-remove-base-template-by-id is provided by the Sitecore MCP server (ramseur/mcp-sitecore-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.