delete_expense

Delete a Splitwise expense by ID.

Server Splitwise saharshpatel24/splitwise-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_expense does on Splitwise

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

Why delete_expense needs a policy

Deleting an expense is a destructive operation that cannot be undone—it permanently removes financial transaction records from Splitwise. This affects the accuracy of shared expense tracking and group debts, with potential consequences for financial reconciliation between users. While not directly moving money, it irreversibly alters financial data, making it more severe than Write operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_expense' and description states 'Delete a Splitwise expense by ID.' The verb 'delete' is explicit and irreversible.

Questions about delete_expense

What does the delete_expense tool do? +

Delete a Splitwise expense by ID. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Splitwise 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_expense? +

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

What risk level is delete_expense? +

delete_expense 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_expense? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_expense 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_expense completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_expense. 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_expense? +

delete_expense is provided by the Splitwise MCP server (saharshpatel24/splitwise-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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