Delete rows from a table
AI agents call db_delete to permanently remove resources in Database MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The db_delete tool permanently removes data from a database table. While individual row deletions may be recoverable via database backups in some scenarios, the operation itself is inherently destructive and irreversible from the tool's perspective. An AI agent with access to this tool could accidentally or maliciously delete critical business data.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'db_delete' with description 'Delete rows from a table'. Deletion of table rows is irreversible data destruction.
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Delete rows from a table. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Database MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Database MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for db_delete: 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 Database MCP Server. Nothing to install.
db_delete 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 db_delete 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 db_delete. 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.
db_delete is provided by the Database MCP Server MCP server (roilanrodriguez55/database-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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