Delete a subtask.
AI agents call delete_subtask to permanently remove resources in Smokeball — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
The tool permanently removes a subtask, which cannot be undone. This is a destructive operation on data within a law firm practice management system where tasks are critical to case and client management. The blast radius is high because accidental deletion of subtasks could disrupt workflow, client communication, and billing records.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_subtask' and description 'Delete a subtask' indicate irreversible deletion of data.
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Delete a subtask. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Smokeball MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Smokeball MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_subtask: 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 Smokeball. Nothing to install.
delete_subtask 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 delete_subtask 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 delete_subtask. 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.
delete_subtask is provided by the Smokeball MCP server (rosenadvertising/smokeball-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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