trello_delete_card

Permanently delete a Trello card. This cannot be undone. Consider using trello_update_card with closed=true to archive instead. Args: - card_id (string): The card to delete (required) Returns: Confirmation that the card was deleted.

Server Trello MCP Server rdeprey/trello-mcp-server
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What trello_delete_card does on Trello MCP Server

AI agents call trello_delete_card to permanently remove resources in Trello MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why trello_delete_card needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data from Trello with no recovery mechanism. The description explicitly states the action 'cannot be undone', which is the defining characteristic of the Destructive category.

From the tool's definition Permanently delete a Trello card. This cannot be undone.

Questions about trello_delete_card

What does the trello_delete_card tool do? +

Permanently delete a Trello card. This cannot be undone. Consider using trello_update_card with closed=true to archive instead. Args: - card_id (string): The card to delete (required) Returns: Confirmation that the card was deleted. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Trello MCP Server 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 trello_delete_card? +

Register the Trello MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trello_delete_card: 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 Trello MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is trello_delete_card? +

trello_delete_card 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 trello_delete_card? +

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

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

trello_delete_card is provided by the Trello MCP Server MCP server (rdeprey/trello-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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