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delete_kafka_topic

Delete a Kafka topic.

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What delete_kafka_topic does on Vultr MCP

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

Critical Risk

Why delete_kafka_topic needs a policy

Deleting a Kafka topic is a destructive action that cannot be undone—it permanently removes the topic and any messages within it. This has high blast radius in a production environment where an AI agent could inadvertently delete critical message streams. While not financial, it exceeds Execute severity because the action is irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_kafka_topic' and description states 'Delete a Kafka topic.' The verb 'delete' unambiguously indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access delete_kafka_topic gives an agent:

How to control delete_kafka_topic

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Vultr MCP, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for delete_kafka_topic:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_kafka_topic"
  ]
}

delete_kafka_topic disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register Vultr MCP — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about delete_kafka_topic

What does the delete_kafka_topic tool do? +

Delete a Kafka topic. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Vultr MCP 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_kafka_topic? +

Register the Vultr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_kafka_topic: 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 Vultr MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_kafka_topic? +

delete_kafka_topic 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_kafka_topic? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_kafka_topic 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_kafka_topic completely? +

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

delete_kafka_topic is provided by the Vultr MCP server (rsp2k/mcp-vultr). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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