delete_container

Elimina un contenedor Docker por nombre

Server Docker MCP Server rodrigouc/docker-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_container does on Docker MCP Server

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

Why delete_container needs a policy

Deleting a Docker container is an irreversible operation that removes the container and its state. This cannot be undone without recreation, making it a destructive action with potentially significant blast radius if triggered on the wrong container (data loss, service interruption). It exceeds Execute severity due to its permanent nature.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_container' and description 'Elimina un contenedor Docker por nombre' (Delete a Docker container by name) indicate irreversible deletion of container resources.

Questions about delete_container

What does the delete_container tool do? +

Elimina un contenedor Docker por nombre. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Docker 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_container? +

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

What risk level is delete_container? +

delete_container 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_container? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_container 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_container completely? +

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

delete_container is provided by the Docker MCP Server MCP server (rodrigouc/docker-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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