portal_logs_clean
AI agents call portal_logs_clean to permanently remove resources in ArcGIS MCP — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
'Clean' in the context of logs almost universally means deleting/purging log entries, which is an irreversible destructive action. The description is empty, so confidence is reduced slightly, but the name and server context (ArcGIS portal administration) strongly support a Destructive classification. Misuse could eliminate audit trails and diagnostic data.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'portal_logs_clean' — the word 'clean' strongly implies irreversible deletion or purging of log data from the ArcGIS portal.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
portal_logs_clean. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the ArcGIS MCP MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the ArcGIS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for portal_logs_clean: 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 ArcGIS MCP. Nothing to install.
portal_logs_clean is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the portal_logs_clean 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for portal_logs_clean. 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.
portal_logs_clean is provided by the ArcGIS MCP server (renemorenow/arcgis-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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