workflow_delete

Delete a workflow Use when native TodoWrite + sequential Bash is wrong because the work has a real dependency graph that needs persistence, retry policy, pause/resume, and step-output binding across LLM-driven steps. For a single linear todo list, native TodoWrite is fine.

Server Ruflo ruvnet/ruflo
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What workflow_delete does on Ruflo

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

Why workflow_delete needs a policy

This tool permanently removes workflow data that cannot be recovered. The workflow contains non-trivial state including dependency graphs, retry policies, pause/resume state, and step-output bindings. Deletion is irreversible and would result in loss of orchestration logic and execution history.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'workflow_delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete a workflow'. The verb 'delete' combined with the action of removing a workflow (a persistent, structured collection of steps with dependencies, retry policies, and state) indicates…

Questions about workflow_delete

What does the workflow_delete tool do? +

Delete a workflow Use when native TodoWrite + sequential Bash is wrong because the work has a real dependency graph that needs persistence, retry policy, pause/resume, and step-output binding across LLM-driven steps. For a single linear todo list, native TodoWrite is fine. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Ruflo 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 workflow_delete? +

Register the Ruflo MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for workflow_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 Ruflo. Nothing to install.

What risk level is workflow_delete? +

workflow_delete 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 workflow_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the workflow_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.

How do I block workflow_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for workflow_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.

What MCP server provides workflow_delete? +

workflow_delete is provided by the Ruflo MCP server (ruvnet/ruflo). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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