delete_showing

Use to permanently delete a showing. Prefer updating status to

Server Rentalot MCP Server rentalot-ai/rentalot-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_showing does on Rentalot MCP Server

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

Why delete_showing needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes showing records from the rental property management system. While the severity is not critical (no financial impact, limited user harm), it is destructive because the action cannot be undone. The description even suggests preferring status updates as an alternative, acknowledging that deletion is a more destructive operation than reversible modifications.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_showing' and description states 'permanently delete a showing.' The word 'permanently' indicates irreversible deletion of data.

Questions about delete_showing

What does the delete_showing tool do? +

Use to permanently delete a showing. Prefer updating status to. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Rentalot 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 delete_showing? +

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

What risk level is delete_showing? +

delete_showing 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 delete_showing? +

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

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

delete_showing is provided by the Rentalot MCP Server MCP server (rentalot-ai/rentalot-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// LOOK UP ANOTHER SERVER

Every MCP server has a record like this.

Type a name, get the same breakdown: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, capabilities, recommended policy.

Teams ship this data inside their own products. See what a licence covers →

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.