Delete an element (DELETE /elements/{id}). Voog returns
AI agents call element_delete to permanently remove resources in Voog — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly deletes data. The DELETE HTTP verb combined with the explicit 'delete' action in both name and description indicates permanent removal that cannot be undone. On a CMS platform managing pages, templates, and content, deleting an element could affect site structure or published content.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'element_delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete an element (DELETE /elements/{id})'. The HTTP method is DELETE and the action is to permanently remove an element.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete an element (DELETE /elements/{id}). Voog returns. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Voog MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Voog MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for element_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 Voog. Nothing to install.
element_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 element_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 element_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.
element_delete is provided by the Voog MCP server (runnel/voog-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
element_delete is one line of Voog's registry record.
The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.
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