delete_inventory

Delete an inventory in Sanka by inventory id or external reference.

Server Sanka MCP Server sankahq/sanka-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_inventory does on Sanka MCP Server

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

Why delete_inventory needs a policy

This tool permanently removes inventory records from the system with no undo capability. While not as critical as financial transactions, data loss of inventory records could impact business operations, order fulfillment, and financial reporting. The irreversible nature and potential blast radius (affects stock tracking, prevents order fulfillment, impacts accounting) justifies 'high' severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delete_inventory' and description states it 'Delete an inventory' - using the verb 'delete' which is explicitly listed as a destructive action. The operation removes inventory data by id or external reference, which is irreversible.

Questions about delete_inventory

What does the delete_inventory tool do? +

Delete an inventory in Sanka by inventory id or external reference. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Sanka MCP Server 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_inventory? +

Register the Sanka MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_inventory: 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 Sanka MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_inventory? +

delete_inventory 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_inventory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_inventory 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_inventory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_inventory. 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_inventory? +

delete_inventory is provided by the Sanka MCP Server MCP server (sankahq/sanka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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