delete_rule

Delete a specific rule in Requestly using its ruleId.

Server Requestly MCP Server requestly/mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_rule does on Requestly MCP Server

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

Why delete_rule needs a policy

This tool permanently removes a rule from Requestly. Deletion is an irreversible operation that destroys data and cannot be undone through normal means. Although the blast radius is limited to a single rule (not a full database wipe), the destructive nature of deletion places it in the Destructive category, which outranks Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_rule' and description states 'Delete a specific rule in Requestly using its ruleId.' The verb 'Delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Questions about delete_rule

What does the delete_rule tool do? +

Delete a specific rule in Requestly using its ruleId. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Requestly 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_rule? +

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

What risk level is delete_rule? +

delete_rule 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_rule? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_rule 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_rule completely? +

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

delete_rule is provided by the Requestly MCP Server MCP server (requestly/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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