common-remove-base-template-by-path

WHAT IT DOES

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

AI agents call common-remove-base-template-by-path 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-path needs a policy

Removing a base template from a template item is an irreversible structural change that affects the inheritance hierarchy of the template. This can break all items based on that template, losing field definitions and potentially corrupting content. This is a destructive operation with a high blast radius in an enterprise Sitecore environment.

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

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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

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

Removes a base template from a template item by its path. 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-path? +

Register the Sitecore MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for common-remove-base-template-by-path: 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-path? +

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

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

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

common-remove-base-template-by-path 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.